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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the relationship between Clara and Phillip end?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1935.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1941.

2. What is Georgie doing during the Saturday outings?
(a) Talking to his father and Mr. Shackleford.
(b) Playing with children his own age.
(c) Playing with Phillip.
(d) Sitting by himself.

3. While in high school, what does Phillip begin collecting?
(a) Rare books and first editions.
(b) Baseball and football trading cards.
(c) LP's and 45's.
(d) Comics and action heros.

4. Where do Mr. Carver and his grown daughters have supper on Sunday nights?
(a) The Tennessee Club.
(b) The local tavern.
(c) The country club.
(d) A local steakhouse.

5. What honor is bestowed upon George Carver upon graduating from Thornton Academy?
(a) He is a National Merit Finalist.
(b) He is awarded Suma Cum Laude.
(c) He is class valedictorian for graduation.
(d) He is class salutorian for graduation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Josephine give Phillip on the day he leaves?

2. Phillip believes Alex cannot see that underneath Betsy and Josephine's stated love for their father lies what other emotion?

3. What is George Carver wearing on the first day he and Alex meet?

4. In what year does George Carver move his family to Memphis?

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

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