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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in town when George Carver is born?
(a) Firestation sirens are rung.
(b) Police cars sound their sirens.
(c) Church bells ring and guns are fired.
(d) Firecrackers are set off.

2. What does Josephine whisper to Phillip on his way out of his father's house?
(a) The sisters were going to find a new house for their father.
(b) The two women were retiring from their business.
(c) The sisters were going to open a family business with Father.
(d) The sisters were going to put Father in a retirement home.

3. What other places does Mr. Carver frequent?
(a) The Garden Restaurant and The Key Club.
(b) The Winsor Court and the Grand Hotel.
(c) The Country Club and the University Club.
(d) The Blue Room and the Red Parrot.

4. What does Phillip come to realize his father has yearned for all of his life?
(a) Individuality and otherness.
(b) Freedom and independence.
(c) Wealth and acclaim.
(d) Control and power over others.

5. How does Alex refer to Betsy and Josephine?
(a) "Those two silly Tennessee girls."
(b) "Those two stupid Nashville women."
(c) "Those two awful Nashville girls."
(d) "Those two awful Memphis girls."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alex's wife's name?

2. What is the name of the area in which Betsy and Josephine live?

3. What nickname do the women in town have for George Carver?

4. According to Josephine, why does she not go out onto the dance floor and help her father who is obviously in pain?

5. Many dinner conversations between Mr. Carver, Betsy and Josephine revolved around what topic?

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