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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname do the women in town have for George Carver?
(a) Mr. Jones.
(b) Mr. Bonaparte.
(c) James Joyce.
(d) Napoleon.

2. What is the name of Phillip's first serious girlfriend?
(a) Evelyn.
(b) Clara.
(c) Joyce.
(d) Betsy.

3. What quality in himself does Alex say he likes least?
(a) He is a poor student.
(b) He is a cheater.
(c) He is plain Memphis.
(d) He is an only child.

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

5. Who does Betsy begin dating after her debutant ball?
(a) Alex Mercer.
(b) Clarkson Manning.
(c) Lewis Shackleford.
(d) Wyant Brawly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Phillip's school in Nashville?

2. How long do the Carvers live in Memphis?

3. What is Mother's reaction to Phillip's declaration that moving to Memphis has ruined his life?

4. What people are responsible for helping Phillip leave Memphis to move to New York?

5. Why does Father think Betsy and Wyant have disappeared from the caravan to Memphis?

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