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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, The Widow's Mite, Chapters 8-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What war was Rick's father in?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Dessert Strom.
(c) World War II.
(d) Korean.

2. What famous singer did grandma tell Rick that she met before he died?
(a) Perry Como.
(b) Frank Sinatra.
(c) Johnny Cash.
(d) Hank Williams.

3. Where did Margaret get her religion from?
(a) TV preachers.
(b) Reading The Bible.
(c) Church.
(d) A pastor comes to visit her every Sunday.

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

5. What kind of a man is Rick's bother, Sam?
(a) Successful.
(b) Hard drinker and fighter.
(c) Criminal.
(d) Hard worker.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the redbird do that makes Rick question life?

3. Why did Rick tell his family's story?

4. What was the name of Rick's first reading group at school?

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

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