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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall was Cassius's father, Cash?
(a) 6 feet 2 inches.
(b) 5 feet 11 inches.
(c) 5 feet 10 inches.
(d) 6 feet.

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

3. 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.

4. When Cassius was little and thirsty, what store refused to give him a drink of water?
(a) Kresges.
(b) Five-and-dime store.
(c) Ben Franklin.
(d) Penneys.

5. How old was Cassius when he knocked out his mother's front tooth?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Round Two," what color Cadillacs were there where Cassius was from?

2. In February 1958, how many people were crammed in the Clay family living room?

3. What was the name of a pet chicken that Cassius and Rudy had when they were growing up?

4. On February 25, 1958, how many of the judges determined that Cassius won his match?

5. After Cassius lost the Golde Gloves championship, how did the evening paper describe him?

(see the answer key)

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