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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What grade does Phillip enter at his new school in Memphis?
(a) 7th.
(b) 6th.
(c) 8th.
(d) 9th.

2. Who does Phillip trust with his despair after the end of his relationship with Clara?
(a) Mr. Shackleford.
(b) Alex Merer.
(c) Mr. Carver.
(d) Mr. Manning.

3. What concern does Alex have about George's dating?
(a) He will spend all of the family's money.
(b) He will lose his inheritance.
(c) His daughters will interfere.
(d) Father will die before his time.

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

5. What subject does Alex teach?
(a) Math.
(b) French.
(c) History.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do both Betsy and Josephine have their social debuts?

2. What important event in Phillip's life takes place right before his sisters' calls about their father?

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

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

5. How does Georgie explain to his father that he is leaving for military duty?

(see the answer key)

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