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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does George Carver move his family to Memphis?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1920.

2. What does father do for work when arriving in Memphis?
(a) He sets up a law practice.
(b) He invests in stocks and bonds.
(c) He joins a small corporation.
(d) He opens a grocery store.

3. Where do both Betsy and Josephine have their social debuts?
(a) New Orleans society.
(b) Nashville society.
(c) Thornton society.
(d) Memphis society.

4. To what does Phillip's mother compare the family's move to Memphis?
(a) The Trail of Tears.
(b) The trip of a lifetime.
(c) The long and winding road.
(d) A slow moving wagon train.

5. How does Georgie die?
(a) Automobile accident.
(b) Atom bomb explosion.
(c) Hunting accident.
(d) The D-Day invasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phillip, how many children do Alex and his wife have?

2. What does Father state as his reason for not liking Wyant?

3. Who does Alex turn to for advice when he is ready to make his career plans?

4. How old are Betsy and Josephine when their mother dies?

5. What going away gift does Phillip's girlfriend give him before he moves to Memphis?

(see the answer key)

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