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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Cassius fight on February 26, 1958?
(a) Floyd Patterson.
(b) Sonny Liston.
(c) Rocky Marciano.
(d) Kent Green.

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

3. How much younger was Cassius's brother, Rudy?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 10 months.
(d) 2 years.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Momma Hollered," what did Cassius tell Rudy was by his head in the grass?

2. What time did Cassius always go to bed?

3. What did Mama Bird want Cash to fix after he had been out all night on Saturday?

4. In February 1958, what did Cassius want for dessert for his celebration dinner?

5. In "Before the Fight," who did a reproter ask Cassius to compare himself to?

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