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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Cassius Clay fight on February 24, 1958?
(a) Stanley Ketchel.
(b) Ted Lewis.
(c) Tony Canzoneri.
(d) Alex Watt.

2. In "Faster Than a Speeding Bullet," what did Cassius say they played with the girls?
(a) Capture the flag.
(b) Red Light, Green Light.
(c) Red Rover.
(d) Hide-and-seek.

3. Where was the mostly Black section of Louisville?
(a) North End.
(b) West End.
(c) East End.
(d) South End.

4. What was Rudy's nickname?
(a) Star.
(b) Trouper.
(c) Broadway.
(d) Hollywood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "On the Phone with Lucky," how did Cassius describe himself?

2. What was Cassius's friend Ronnie's nickname?

3. What was Corky Butler's nickname?

4. What time did Cassius always go to bed?

5. Where was Cassius Clay fighting in February 1958?

(see the answer key)

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