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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What nickname do the women in town have for George Carver?
(a) James Joyce.
(b) Mr. Bonaparte.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Mr. Jones.

3. What does Father state as his reason for not liking Wyant?
(a) Wyant is not a good driver.
(b) Wyant is not from Memphis.
(c) Father does not like the Brawleys.
(d) Wyant is not trustworthy.

4. To what does Phillip's mother compare the family's move to Memphis?
(a) The long and winding road.
(b) A slow moving wagon train.
(c) The trip of a lifetime.
(d) The Trail of Tears.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Both Betsy and Josephine call to give Phillip what news?

2. What sports do the girls take up in Memphis?

3. While in high school, what does Phillip begin collecting?

4. How does Alex refer to Betsy and Josephine?

5. What is the name of the street on which the family first lives in Memphis?

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