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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the average grade that Cassius would receive in school?
(a) 75.
(b) 69.
(c) 74.
(d) 72.

2. In February 1958, how many people were crammed in the Clay family living room?
(a) About 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 25.
(d) About 20.

3. In "Mystery," what did Cassius run into when he was riding home with Rudy on the handlebars of his bicycle?
(a) A body.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A squirrel.
(d) A pothole.

4. In February 1958, how old was Cassius?
(a) 15.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 16.

5. In "Round Four," when Cassius, Rudy, and Lucky would lie in the grass and look up at the sky, what did Cassius say he was waiting for?
(a) A shooting star.
(b) Northern Lights.
(c) A plane to fly by.
(d) An angel to appear.

6. What did Cash drive in "The Story Continues"?
(a) Blue pickup.
(b) Silver pickup.
(c) White pickup.
(d) Black pickup.

7. In the summer, what would be fixed for Friday night suppers?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Spaghetti.
(c) Fish fry.
(d) Hamburgers.

8. What was the address of Cassius's home in February 1958?
(a) 1781 Riverside Drive.
(b) 4903 Main Street.
(c) 3302 Grand Ave.
(d) 2398 Franklin Ave.

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

10. What did Mr. Clay do for a living?
(a) Sign and billboard painter.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Police officer.
(d) House painter.

11. What time did Cassius always go to bed?
(a) 10.
(b) 10:30.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

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

13. In a story Granddaddy Herman told Cassius, where did Tom the Slave escape to?
(a) London.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Montana.
(d) Canada.

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

15. What meats did Cassius want for his celebration dinner in February 1958?
(a) Ham and roast beef.
(b) Pork chops and fried chicken.
(c) Veal and baked chicken.
(d) Roast beef and fried chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Accident," what did Rudy have that made him sick?

2. In "Round Four," how many blocks would Cassius race the bus to school?

3. What did everybody call Jake's brother?

4. Where was the mostly Black section of Louisville?

5. What did Cassius never drink?

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