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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Georgie explain to his father that he is leaving for military duty?
(a) He lies and says he is drafted by the army.
(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 only going through basic training.

2. What important event in Phillip's life takes place right before his sisters' calls about their father?
(a) Alex has announced his engagement.
(b) Phillip has lost his job.
(c) Phillip and Holly have gotten married.
(d) Holly has moved out of their apartment.

3. What is Mother's reaction to Phillip's declaration that moving to Memphis has ruined his life?
(a) She screams at him.
(b) She cries.
(c) She lectures him.
(d) She laughs.

4. How old is Phillip when the family moves to Memphis?
(a) 13.
(b) 20.
(c) 21.
(d) 15.

5. Where is Father's family home?
(a) Thornton.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Knoxville.
(d) Memphis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does George Carver attend college?

3. Why do Betsy and Wyant stay behind in Huntington?

4. Who is Josephine's serious suitor in Memphis?

5. In what car does Betsy ride during the family's move to Memphis?

(see the answer key)

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