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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Peralta live while he attends high school?
(a) The Lower West Side.
(b) Spanish Harlem.
(c) The Lower East Side.
(d) The Upper West Side.

2. Which senator does Peralta begin the book with a quote from?
(a) Senator Nancy Pelosi.
(b) Senator Hillary Clinton.
(c) Senator Mitt Romney.
(d) Senator Jeff Sessions.

3. Why does Peralta's mother initially travel to the USA?
(a) To visit her sister.
(b) To visit her mother.
(c) To apply for a new job.
(d) For healthcare for her pregnancy.

4. Where is the homeless shelter where Peralta and his family spend some time during his youth?
(a) Catherine Street.
(b) Fall Street.
(c) Synge Street.
(d) Rondando Street.

5. Which fictional character does Peralta idolize in his youth for a time?
(a) Nicholas Nickleby.
(b) Edmond Dantes.
(c) Spiderman.
(d) Dr. Strange.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does someone encourage Peralta to apply for high school?

2. Who does Peralta meet at an arts program who takes Peralta and Yando under his wing?

3. What day does Peralta's father leave the United States for good?

4. Where does Maria pick up the money Peralta's father sends to them?

5. How much money does Peralta win for his prize in fourth grade?

(see the answer key)

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