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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many of George Carver's children marry?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

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

4. What does Alex regularly urge Phillip to do?
(a) Study law.
(b) Travel to Europe.
(c) Start his own business.
(d) Return to Memphis and teach.

5. Holly Kaplan is a Jewish woman from what city?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) New York.
(d) Memphis.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. For what reason are the daughters considered the "laughing stock of the town"?

4. The family's move to Memphis is a disaster for everyone except who?

5. How do Betsy and Josephine initially react to their father's dating?

(see the answer key)

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