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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does George Carver move his family to Memphis?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1920.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1950.

2. For what reason are the daughters considered the "laughing stock of the town"?
(a) Their names.
(b) Their inappropriate attire.
(c) Their father.
(d) Their business.

3. Why does George Carver move to Memphis?
(a) To start a new life after the problems in Nashville.
(b) To meet new people
(c) To join an old friend
(d) To have a better social life.

4. When does Phillip's brother die?
(a) In Korea.
(b) In WWII.
(c) In Vietnam.
(d) In Manhattan

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Alex teach?

3. How many of George Carver's children marry?

4. How old is Phillip when the family moves to Memphis?

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

(see the answer key)

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