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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, The Widow's Mite, Chapters 8-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the redbird do that makes Rick question life?
(a) It attacked its own reflection.
(b) It hurled itself into a pool.
(c) It threw its baby from the nest.
(d) It flew into a glass door.

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

3. What made Rick finally write the book?
(a) His grandfather's death.
(b) His father's death.
(c) His mother's death.
(d) His grandmother's death.

4. Where did Margaret get her religion from?
(a) A pastor comes to visit her every Sunday.
(b) TV preachers.
(c) Reading The Bible.
(d) Church.

5. What payment was most likely used for the doctor who helped give birth to Rick's mother?
(a) Bumdrum's homemade likker.
(b) Ham.
(c) Bumdrum's live chickens.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait does Rick believe he inherited from his father?

2. How did the weather make the war worse in Korea?

3. What did Rick tell his first girlfriend about his family?

4. What did Grandma Ab do the last time her grandchildren drove away with their father and mother?

5. Who went to Charles's funeral?

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