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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. How would Bobby Bragg fix his hip when it went out on him?
(a) He would drink a lot of whiskey.
(b) His wife would pull his leg until it popped back in.
(c) He would go to the doctor.
(d) He would have his sons pull his leg.

2. What life lesson did Rick's mother teach him that he broke when he made fun of a boy for having lice?
(a) That everyone deserves a certain amount of dignity.
(b) That poor people should be treated with extra care.
(c) That everyone needs love.
(d) That no one should be laughed at.

3. Why was Rick rushed to the hospital as a young boy?
(a) He fell into the hole in the outhouse and broke his arm.
(b) He punched his brother and broke his hand.
(c) He fell out of a tree and broke his leg.
(d) He sucked a plastic berry up his nose.

4. Why did Rick tell his family's story?
(a) To make himself feel better.
(b) To make his brothers feel better.
(c) To record his mother's sacrifices.
(d) To forgive his father.

5. When sober, how did Bobby Bragg dress for dinner?
(a) In a full suit.
(b) In a clean shirt.
(c) With a shirt and tie.
(d) In overalls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the box contain that Rick's father gave to him on his last visit?

2. What bet did Uncle Jimbo win for twenty dollars?

3. What school did Rick attend at the age of 33?

4. Why were Margaret's sisters better off in life than she was?

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

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