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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Cassius Clay fighting in February 1958?
(a) Boston.
(b) Denver.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

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

3. What was Cassius's friend Ronnie's nickname?
(a) Riney.
(b) Turtle.
(c) Hairy.
(d) Rabbit.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what grade did Cassius write about having trouble reading?

3. What did Cassius compare his Grandaddy Herman's living room to?

4. How much younger was Cassius's brother, Rudy?

5. How old was Cassius when Granddaddy Herman died?

(see the answer key)

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