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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.
(b) $1.25.
(c) 50 cents.
(d) 75 cents.

2. In "The Day I Was Born Again," what new shoes did Cassius have?
(a) Nikes.
(b) Keds.
(c) Chuck Taylors.
(d) Stan Smiths.

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

4. How long had Cassius been working with Mr. Martin in "Conversation with Joe Martin"?
(a) About 8 months.
(b) 10 months.
(c) Almost a year.
(d) 20 months.

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

6. When did Cassius have a rematch with Jimmy Ellis?
(a) October 2, 1957.
(b) October 12, 1957.
(c) October 9, 1957.
(d) October 27, 1957.

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

8. How long did Cassius make Rudy jump rope with him in "Before"?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

9. In "Regimen," when did Cassius shadowbox and jog?
(a) Mondays.
(b) Wednesdays.
(c) Thursdays.
(d) Tuesdays.

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

11. In "Shelter," how many steps do Lucky, Cassius, and Rudy run up to take shelter from the rain?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

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

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

14. Who asked Rudy to be her boyfriend in "Conversation with Rudy"?
(a) Annie.
(b) Louisa.
(c) Alice.
(d) Samantha.

15. When did Cassius fight Jimmy Ellis?
(a) August 30, 1957.
(b) August 22, 1957.
(c) August 13, 1957.
(d) August 9, 1957.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Miz Alberta teaching people to do in "Before That"?

2. What was Rudy's favorite radio show?

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

4. What other sports could Cassius probably have played and won varisty letters in?

5. Of the four fights Cassius won in a row in 1955, how many were tehcnical knockouts (TKOs)?

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