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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Chickasaw Park," what time did Cassius and Rudy go for a run?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 5 a.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 4 a.m.

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

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

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

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

7. When did Cassius fight James Davis?
(a) February 28, 1955.
(b) February 2, 1955.
(c) February 4, 1955.
(d) February 18, 1955.

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

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

10. How old was Cassius when he thought that maybe boxing could take him away from everything?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

11. In "Conversation with Rudy," who did Rudy think was dating Teenie?
(a) Riney.
(b) Short Bubba.
(c) Tall Bubba.
(d) Cobb.

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

13. In what grade was Lucky when his mother made him apply for a scholarship to the Catholic school?
(a) 8th.
(b) 6th.
(c) 5th.
(d) 7th.

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

15. Of the four fights Cassius won in a row in 1955, how many were tehcnical knockouts (TKOs)?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Chickasaw Park," what type of footwear did Cassius and Rudy wear to run?

3. When did Joe Martin invite Cassius to come to his gym?

4. What did Cassius have for his 13th birthday?

5. In "Lucky Read," what was the name of the grocery store Cassius had to go to?

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