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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Conversation with an Old White Guy," how long had the cop Cassius talked to been a police officer?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. When did Cassius beat John Hampton?
(a) July 22, 1955.
(b) July 11, 1955.
(c) July 1, 1955.
(d) July 30, 1955.

3. To what Billie Holiday song did Lucky pretend he was blowing a saxophone?
(a) Good Morning HJeartache.
(b) On the Sunny Side of the Street.
(c) All of Me.
(d) Too Mavelous for Words.

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

5. in "Before," where were Rudy and Cassius working out?
(a) Backyard.
(b) Bedroom.
(c) Living room.
(d) Gym.

6. In "The Day I Was Born Again," what day of the week was it?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

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

8. In "Chickasaw Park," what type of footwear did Cassius and Rudy wear to run?
(a) Hard toe boots.
(b) Chuck Taylors.
(c) Partrooper boots.
(d) Keds.

9. How many pounds did Cassius weigh when he defeated his first opponent, Ronnie O'Keefe?
(a) 98
(b) 102.
(c) 89.
(d) 91.

10. What cemetery would Cassius and Rudy cut through when they ran in "Chickasaw Park"?
(a) Greenwood.
(b) Cave HIll.
(c) Calvary.
(d) Zachary Taylor.

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

12. 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) Fight.
(c) Candy.
(d) Toll.

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

14. In "We Stopped in," what did Cassius and Rudy split at Aunt Coretta's bakery.
(a) Pecan honey bun.
(b) Chocolate chip cookies.
(c) Oatmeal raisin cookies.
(d) Cinnamon roll.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Conversation with Lucky," what did Lucky want to study in college?

2. What did Rudy give Cassius for his birthday in "Birthday"?

3. In "Before That," what did Rudy eat before he felt like throwing up?

4. Where did Lucky want to go to college in "Conversation with Lucky"?

5. How far did Cassius have to carry groceries in "Lucky Read"?

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