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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To whom is Josephine's suitor related?
(a) Alex Mercer.
(b) Lewis Shackleford.
(c) Wyant Brawley.
(d) Franklin Roosevelt.

3. Phiilip left his family home in Memphis before he was how old?
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 50.
(d) 20.

4. How does Georgie explain to his father that he is leaving for military duty?
(a) He lies and says he is only going through basic training.
(b) He lies and says someone else signed him up.
(c) He lies and says he is not really joining the army.
(d) He lies and says he is drafted by the army.

5. The family's move to Memphis is a disaster for everyone except who?
(a) Father.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Phillip.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phillip get to school when he is a child in Nashville?

2. How long do the Carvers live in Memphis?

3. To what does Phillip's mother compare the family's move to Memphis?

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

5. Where is Father's family home?

(see the answer key)

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