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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 happened in the country store when Rick went in to buy drinks while working one summer?
(a) Rick was embarrassed because he does not have enough money.
(b) Rick dropped and broke a bottle which he cannot afford.
(c) The proprietor felt sorry for him and gives him a free soda.
(d) The proprietor accused him of stealing a soda.

2. How long did Rick put off writing his book?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Fifteen years.

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

4. How did Charles kill the assassin in Korea?
(a) He shot him.
(b) He strangled him.
(c) He drowned him.
(d) He stabbed him.

5. What did NOT change in Rick's parents' world as the times change?
(a) The music.
(b) The scenery.
(c) The clothing.
(d) The religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was acceptable practice and what was not in the foothills?

2. How long after quitting high school did Margaret get her GED?

3. Why did Margaret bury Rick's muddy sneakers?

4. What did momma lecture Rick about on the rare occasions that she lectured?

5. When did the boys stop fighting with each other?

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