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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 box contain that Rick's father gave to him on his last visit?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) Car magazines.
(c) Classical literature.
(d) Dirty books.

2. What is the last line of the Prologue?
(a) "Do you hear me, grandma?"
(b) "I forgive you, Papa."
(c) "God help me, Momma, if I am clumsy."
(d) "Forgive me Momma."

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

4. 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 fell out of a tree and broke his leg.
(c) He sucked a plastic berry up his nose.
(d) He punched his brother and broke his hand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sam and Rick do to their father on the night he attempted to hit Rick?

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

3. What does Rick Bragg mostly write about as a reporter?

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

5. When sober, how did Bobby Bragg dress for dinner?

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