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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What was the name of a pet chicken that Cassius and Rudy had when they were growing up?
(a) Diggity.
(b) Rusty.
(c) Feathers.
(d) Buster.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Round Three," what did Lucky say that he always wanted to be?

2. What did Lucky fall through one summer and not get hurt?

3. Who was Rudy named after?

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

5. What was Cassius's favorite comic hero?

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