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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, The Widow's Mite, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the redbird do that makes Rick question life?
(a) It attacked its own reflection.
(b) It hurled itself into a pool.
(c) It flew into a glass door.
(d) It threw its baby from the nest.

2. What happened to Mark in 1965 from which his father saved him?
(a) He was bitten by a rattlesnake.
(b) He fell out of a tree.
(c) He was hit by a truck.
(d) He fell in through an icy pond.

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

4. What did Aunt Mary Jo take the children out for to eat?
(a) Cheeseburgers.
(b) Ice cream sundays.
(c) Foot long hot dogs.
(d) Fried crappie.

5. What does Rick Bragg mostly write about as a reporter?
(a) Washington.
(b) Politics.
(c) War.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rick find himself wishing for at the funeral home?

2. What was Rick's mother's response when he asked her if he could write the book?

3. What made Rick finally write the book?

4. How did Sam torture Rick in the outhouse?

5. Why was Rick rushed to the hospital as a young boy?

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