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

2. Why did Sam become the school's janitor according to Rick?
(a) Because he never wanted to be anything else.
(b) Because he never learned to read.
(c) Because he was not smart enough to do anything else.
(d) Because they never taught him that he had other opportunities.

3. What did Margaret eat when the children were small?
(a) What falls to the floor.
(b) The scraps from their plates.
(c) Only bread.
(d) What is given to her by others.

4. How long after quitting high school did Margaret get her GED?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Twenty-five years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Twenty years.

5. Who drove Margaret to the hospital when she gave birth to Rick?
(a) Rick's dad.
(b) Grandma Ava.
(c) Grandpa Charlie.
(d) Aunt Gracie Juanita.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Margaret take the children to find "treasure"?

2. In 1971 what did the fraternity do at Christmas?

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

4. What was Margaret's first real toy?

5. Why did Rick run from the police when he was riding the moped?

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