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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What magazine did Granddaddy Herman read?
(a) The Negro Review.
(b) Ebony.
(c) Jet.
(d) Hue.

2. In February 1958, how did Kent Green brush off Cassius when they fought?
(a) Like a cobweb.
(b) Like a mosquito.
(c) Like a bit of sand.
(d) Like a fly.

3. In "On the Phone with Lucky," how did Cassius describe himself?
(a) Stalwart and stouthearted.
(b) Gutsy and resolute.
(c) Audacious and ferocious.
(d) Courageous and tenacious.

4. In "Momma Hollered," what did Cassius tell Rudy was by his head in the grass?
(a) Brown recluse spider.
(b) Black widow spider.
(c) Cottonmouth.
(d) Copperhead snake.

5. In February 1958, what did Cassius want for dessert for his celebration dinner?
(a) Apple pie and vanilla ice cream.
(b) Pecan pie and strawberry ice cream.
(c) Peach pie.
(d) Blueberry pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did everybody call Jake's brother?

2. How old was Cassius when he knocked out his mother's front tooth?

3. On February 25, 1958, who did Cassius Clay fight?

4. In a story Granddaddy Herman told Cassius, where did Tom the Slave escape to?

5. In "Conversation with Granddaddy Herman," how many cookies was Cassius to leave his grandfather?

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