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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Lies to My Mother, Chapters 25-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of people did Rick write about from Immokalee, Florida?
(a) Poor migrant workers who drank too much.
(b) Crew bosses.
(c) Criminals.
(d) The homeless.

2. How did Charles feel about going to Korea to kill soldiers?
(a) He thought it was a party.
(b) He had no problem with the notion.
(c) He did not think about it one way or another.
(d) He was afraid to go.

3. What gift did Rick receive in 2nd grade that had such a large impact on him?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) Cowboy boots.
(c) A red wagon.
(d) His own bed.

4. What did Grandma Ab do the last time her grandchildren drove away with their father and mother?
(a) She ran out into the middle of the road and stared.
(b) She held onto Rick and won't let go.
(c) She begged Rick's father to leave them be.
(d) She screamed and cried for them not to leave.

5. In 1971 what did the fraternity do at Christmas?
(a) They had a party for the poor children.
(b) They collected toys for the poor children.
(c) They took the poor children to the soup kitchen.
(d) They brought Christmas trees to the poor children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was "Dinner on the Ground"?

2. Why did Rick love his 1969 convertible so much in high school?

3. What did momma lecture Rick about on the rare occasions that she lectured?

4. What was the main question that people asked in Rick's hometown after the incident in 1994 that brought him back home to write a story?

5. Why did Margaret bury Rick's muddy sneakers?

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