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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Round Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Conversation with My Daddy," what did Cassius ask his father for for Christmas?
(a) Boxing gloves.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Mouthguard.
(d) Transistor radio.

2. How much did Cobb win when a shoe shine customers gave him a race ticket instead of paying him?
(a) $120.
(b) $55.
(c) $290.
(d) $560.

3. What did everybody call Jake's brother?
(a) Blue Boy.
(b) Pretty Boy.
(c) Horse.
(d) Newboy.

4. What was the name of the church where Cassius's mother sang?
(a) Mount Zion Baptist.
(b) Highview Baptist.
(c) St. Luke Missionary Baptist.
(d) Macedonia Baptist.

5. Down what street did the bus travel and Cassius run in "Round Four"?
(a) Baringer Avenue.
(b) Ackerman Drive.
(c) Chestnut Street.
(d) Downham Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Miz Alberta teaching people to do in "Before That"?

2. In "The Day I Was Born Again," what new shoes did Cassius have?

3. Where would everyone go on summer Saturday nights to watch boxing fights?

4. How tall was Cassius's father, Cash?

5. What did Cassius want to drink for his celebration dinner in February 1958?

(see the answer key)

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