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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What honor is bestowed upon George Carver upon graduating from Thornton Academy?
(a) He is class salutorian for graduation.
(b) He is awarded Suma Cum Laude.
(c) He is a National Merit Finalist.
(d) He is class valedictorian for graduation.

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

3. What does Phillip realize on his trip home to Memphis?
(a) It is time to confront his sisters about their nighttime behavior.
(b) It is time to confront his father about the move to Memphis.
(c) It is time to forget his father's wrongdoings.
(d) It is time to forgive his family for being so strange.

4. What name does Alex use for addressing Mrs. Carver?
(a) Mrs. Carver
(b) Miss MInta.
(c) Auntie.
(d) Mother.

5. Phillip believes Alex cannot see that underneath Betsy and Josephine's stated love for their father lies what other emotion?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Carver wearing when he arrives at Alex Mercer's home the first time?

2. What do Alex, Phillip and his father see as they pull into the driveway of the house?

3. What does Mr. Carver say to Alex and Phillip after speaking with the minister?

4. What does Father state as his reason for not liking Wyant?

5. Where does George Carver attend college?

(see the answer key)

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