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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sports do the girls take up in Memphis?
(a) Racketball and tennis.
(b) Soccer and tennis.
(c) Golf and racketball.
(d) Golf and tennis.

2. What is Mr. Carver doing in the car in Chapter 8?
(a) Talking to Phillip and Alex.
(b) Crying.
(c) Working out something in his head.
(d) Screaming in anger.

3. Phillip believes Alex cannot see that underneath Betsy and Josephine's stated love for their father lies what other emotion?
(a) Respect.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Gratitude.

4. How long do the Carvers live in Memphis?
(a) One year.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two decades.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Phillip give to Clara a week before her birthday?

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

3. How does Mr. Carver react to Phillip's arrival?

4. With whom does Mrs. Carver spend much of her time on the Saturday outings?

5. How does Phillip begin his description of Mr. Carver and Mr. Shackleford?

(see the answer key)

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