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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. Who came to the city auditorium to talk to the white people of the county?
(a) Albert Brewer.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) George Wallace.
(d) Richard Nixon.

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

3. 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) The proprietor felt sorry for him and gives him a free soda.
(c) Rick dropped and broke a bottle which he cannot afford.
(d) The proprietor accused him of stealing a soda.

4. What did Rick and Uncle Ed both acknowledge early on about Rick's future?
(a) That he will leave home and never return.
(b) That he will find a good job someday.
(c) That he will be stuck working hard for no money.
(d) That he will end up just like his father.

5. What did Rick's mother do without so that her boys could have school clothes?
(a) A new dress.
(b) New shoes.
(c) Sweets.
(d) A nice house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rick see at church that he stated was one of the most beautiful things he had ever seen?

2. What does Rick hope his story will accomplish?

3. What was the house like that Rick's father brought them to when Rick was six years old?

4. What did Aunt Mary Jo take the children out for to eat?

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

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