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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 happened in the country store when Rick went in to buy drinks while working one summer?
(a) Rick was embarrassed because he does not have enough money.
(b) The proprietor felt sorry for him and gives him a free soda.
(c) The proprietor accused him of stealing a soda.
(d) Rick dropped and broke a bottle which he cannot afford.

2. What did Sam and Rick do to their father on the night he attempted to hit Rick?
(a) They called their grandfather.
(b) They ran and hid.
(c) They beat him.
(d) They ran to the neighbors.

3. What did Aunt Mary Jo take the children out for to eat?
(a) Foot long hot dogs.
(b) Ice cream sundays.
(c) Cheeseburgers.
(d) Fried crappie.

4. What does Rick Bragg mostly write about as a reporter?
(a) Washington.
(b) War.
(c) Death.
(d) Politics.

5. When did Rick first meet his father?
(a) When he was two.
(b) When he was ten.
(c) When he was five.
(d) When he was fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city's bombing did Rick mention that he writes about?

2. What kind of a man is Rick's bother, Sam?

3. What kind of a man is Rick's brother, Mark?

4. What is the story of the widow's mite?

5. What sickness killed Rick's father?

(see the answer key)

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