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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Lies to My Mother, Chapters 25-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Rick run from the police when he was riding the moped?
(a) He did not want to be arrested.
(b) He thought it is funny to be chased.
(c) He was afraid momma might cry.
(d) He wanted to be able to brag to his brothers.

2. Why did Rick lose his job at the Birmingham paper?
(a) He had a fight with his boss.
(b) He called out sick a lot.
(c) He chose to cover only certain stories.
(d) He became too full of himself.

3. What did Rick say that men did instead of rioting?
(a) They watched dog fights.
(b) They listened to loud music.
(c) They danced.
(d) They played football.

4. What are the cemeteries like in Haiti?
(a) Well kept as life is sacred.
(b) So full the caretakers don't know where they put people.
(c) Empty because they burn the bodies.
(d) Guarded as no one is allowed in.

5. How long did Rick have the 1969 convertible?
(a) His whole life.
(b) Six months.
(c) All of high school.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the poor black family down the road do for Rick's family?

2. What is the last line of the Prologue?

3. What caused Margaret to lose her job as a cotton picker?

4. What became of Sam?

5. When did Rick first meet his father?

(see the answer key)

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