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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the time Cassius made it to Chicago for the 1958 National Golden Gloves championships, how long had he been fighting?
(a) Almost 5 years.
(b) Almost 3 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 2 years.

2. At the end of "Conversation with Corky Butler," where were Corky and his friends going?
(a) Rainbow.
(b) Movies.
(c) Bowling.
(d) Pizza place.

3. How old was Emmett Till when he was shot in the head?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 14.

4. What color Chuck Taylors was Corky Butler wearing in "Shelter"?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

5. When did Cassius fight Ronnie O'Keefe?
(a) October 9, 1954.
(b) November 12, 1954.
(c) September 17, 1954.
(d) August 2, 1954.

6. In Round Six, what did Lucky remember Cassius taking to school to drink?
(a) Protein drink.
(b) Sweet tea.
(c) A half gallon of orange juice.
(d) 2 raw eggs and a quart of milk.

7. Who protested when Cassius and his friends hung a poster advertising a fight in Round Seven?
(a) His opponent's mother.
(b) His opponent's uncle.
(c) His opponent's grandmother.
(d) His opponent's aunt.

8. When did Cassius fight Corky Butler?
(a) May 11, 1958.
(b) June 19, 1958.
(c) August 30, 1958.
(d) July 26, 1958.

9. In July of 1955, how many wins and losses did Cassius have?
(a) 8 wins, 3 losses.
(b) 10 wins, 1 loss.
(c) 9 wins, 2 losses.
(d) 11 wins, 0 losses.

10. When Cassius and Rudy ran Chickasaw park, how many time would they run the park?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

11. In "Lucky Read," what was the name of the grocery store Cassius had to go to?
(a) Robert's.
(b) Will's.
(c) Leonard's.
(d) Andy's.

12. What was Rudy's favorite radio show?
(a) Green Hornet.
(b) The Lone Ranger.
(c) Captain Midnight.
(d) Gunsmoke.

13. How many tennis courts were at Chickasaw Park?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

14. In "The Next Few Years," who did Cassius battle two rounds and then send home crying to Smoketown?
(a) Donnie Hall.
(b) Andy Philipps.
(c) Will Michaelson.
(d) Rudy Baker.

15. In "Before That," how many bags of toffee popcorn did Cassius, Lucky, and Rudy share?
(a) 2.
(b) 1 1/2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Cassius when he lost his first fight?

2. In what grade was Lucky when his mother made him apply for a scholarship to the Catholic school?

3. What was the outcome of the fight Cassius had with Corky Butler?

4. On February 26, 1958, how many wins and losses did Cassius have?

5. Since when did Cassius, Riney, and Lucky know one another?

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