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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 Rick's mother do without so that her boys could have school clothes?
(a) A new dress.
(b) New shoes.
(c) A nice house.
(d) Sweets.

2. What does Rick say about this book?
(a) That he wrote it for himself.
(b) That it is a story meant only for his family.
(c) That everyone should read it.
(d) That it is not important.

3. What instrument did Rick's grandmother play?
(a) Fiddle.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Banjo.
(d) Harp.

4. What sickness killed Rick's father?
(a) Cirrhosis.
(b) Hepititus.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Tuburculosis.

5. What did Charlie tell Margaret about going back to her husband when she came home for the second time?
(a) She must be obedient to her husband.
(b) If she went back, Charlie would kill him.
(c) She could go back, but not with her son.
(d) She should never go back.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Charles feel about going to Korea to kill soldiers?

2. What was the house like that Rick's father brought them to when Rick was six years old?

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

4. How long did Rick put off writing his book?

5. What made Rick finally write the book?

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