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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Lies to My Mother, Chapters 16-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who drove Margaret to the hospital when she gave birth to Rick?
(a) Grandpa Charlie.
(b) Rick's dad.
(c) Aunt Gracie Juanita.
(d) Grandma Ava.

2. What was "Dinner on the Ground"?
(a) When the mothers allow the children to eat in front of the TV.
(b) A church picnic.
(c) A family outing.
(d) When father throws the food in anger.

3. What is the story of the widow's mite?
(a) A woman who is infested with bugs.
(b) A poor woman who gave to the temple and God recognized the gift.
(c) A woman who shuns the church because her husband dies.
(d) A widowed woman who takes in poor children.

4. Why didn't Rick take the job he wanted at the St. Petersburg Times?
(a) His momma got sick, so he had to go home.
(b) An old friend wanted him to return to the Anniston Star.
(c) His brother was in trouble again, so he had to go home.
(d) His new girlfriend asked him not to.

5. What trait does Rick believe he inherited from his father?
(a) Quick to anger.
(b) Lack of fear.
(c) Running from his problems.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Rick when he married?

2. What did Aunt Mary Jo take the children out for to eat?

3. What story did Rick write about in Clearwater that marked him forever?

4. Why did Margaret bury Rick's muddy sneakers?

5. What famous singer did grandma tell Rick that she met before he died?

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