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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Corky want from Cassius, Lucky, and Riney in "Conversation with Corky Butler"?
(a) $1.25.
(b) 50 cents.
(c) 75 cents.
(d) $1.

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

3. What would Cassius and Rudy wear draped over them in "Chickasaw Park"?
(a) White plastic trash bags.
(b) Clear plastic trash bags.
(c) Green plastic trash bags.
(d) Black plastic trash bags.

4. What was Miz Alberta teaching people to do in "Before That"?
(a) Make phone calls.
(b) Use a microwave.
(c) Vote on a voting machine.
(d) Get an ID.

5. What did Lucky often do while Cassius trained at the Columbia Gym?
(a) Went to the library.
(b) Homework.
(c) Trained.
(d) Sprints.

6. How often would Lucky and Cassius go to the movies?
(a) Every other Saturday.
(b) Friday nights.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Every Saturday.

7. In "Conversation with Corky Butler," what did Corky want from Cassius, Lucky, and Riney for being on what he said was his block?
(a) Milk.
(b) Candy.
(c) Fight.
(d) Toll.

8. When did Joe Martin invite Cassius to come to his gym?
(a) After school.
(b) On Saturday.
(c) Monday afternoon.
(d) Wednesday afternoon.

9. How long did Cassius talk about beating Rocky Marciano?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 5 days.

10. What did Cassius say he would give Corky if his teeth were straight in "Sometimes My Mouth Moves Faster Than My Mind"?
(a) 14.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

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

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

13. What other sports could Cassius probably have played and won varisty letters in?
(a) Basketball or rugby.
(b) Baseball or basketball.
(c) Football or soccer.
(d) Football, baseball, or basketball.

14. How long did Cassius, Lucky, and Rudy have to wait in line to get an autograph from Gorgeous George?
(a) 60 minutes.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

15. Who wrote the boxing story that was in a magazine Lucky gave Cassius for his birthday?
(a) William Faulkner.
(b) John Steinbeck.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Cassius make Rudy jump rope with him in "Before"?

2. In "Conversation with Rudy," what exercises did Cassius need to finish?

3. In "Shelter," how many steps do Lucky, Cassius, and Rudy run up to take shelter from the rain?

4. Where was Emmett Till shot in the head?

5. When did Cassius fight Ronnie O'Keefe?

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