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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) An angel to appear.
(b) A shooting star.
(c) Northern Lights.
(d) A plane to fly by.

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

3. What did Granddaddy Herman used to play?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

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

5. What regular job did Cassius have?
(a) Delivering flowers.
(b) Delivering newspapers.
(c) Babysitting the Montgomery kids.
(d) Shining shoes.

6. In "On the Phone with Lucky," how did Cassius describe himself?
(a) Stalwart and stouthearted.
(b) Gutsy and resolute.
(c) Audacious and ferocious.
(d) Courageous and tenacious.

7. On February 25, 1958, how many counts was Cassius down before he got up?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

8. What color dress did the bicycle owner's wife wear in "Round Two"?
(a) Purple.
(b) Green.
(c) Pink.
(d) Blue.

9. On February 25, 1958, how many of the judges determined that Cassius won his match?
(a) All of them.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

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

11. What did Cassius never drink?
(a) Soda.
(b) Beer.
(c) Sweet tea.
(d) Chocolate milk.

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

13. In "Before the Fight," who did a reproter ask Cassius to compare himself to?
(a) Roberto Duran and Tommy Hearns.
(b) Rocky Marciano.
(c) Jack Dempsey.
(d) Joe Louis and Sugar Ray.

14. In "Fifty Cent," what was the name of a cute girl that Cassius's friends said was in love with him?
(a) Tina Clark.
(b) Anna Peters.
(c) Sally Andrews.
(d) Maisie Williams.

15. Who was Rudy named after?
(a) Rudy Lewis.
(b) Rudy Vallee.
(c) Rudy Valentino.
(d) Rudy Gay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cassius want to drink for his celebration dinner in February 1958?

2. What camera did Rudy always use in "Round Four"?

3. How old was Cassius when Granddaddy Herman died?

4. How old was Cassius when he knocked out his mother's front tooth?

5. In "Faster Than a Speeding Bullet," what did Cassius say they played with the girls?

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