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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Sometimes My Mouth Moves Faster Than My Mind," where did Cassius say he would fight Corky?
(a) Ring.
(b) Vacant lot.
(c) Abandoned wirehouse.
(d) Back of the school.

2. What did Rudy give Cassius for his birthday in "Birthday"?
(a) $5.
(b) Silver dollar.
(c) Book on boxing.
(d) Training time.

3. How much did Cassius's mother get paid to cook and clean for rich folks?
(a) $6.
(b) $3.
(c) $4.
(d) $5.

4. In "Before That," what did Rudy eat before he felt like throwing up?
(a) Licorice.
(b) Cotton candy.
(c) Peanut brittle.
(d) Taffy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Cassius fight Corky Butler?

2. How much did Corky want from Cassius, Lucky, and Riney in "Conversation with Corky Butler"?

3. In "Regimen," when did Cassius shadowbox and jog?

4. How long had Cassius been working with Mr. Martin in "Conversation with Joe Martin"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Joe Martin?

2. How did Cassius and his friends get some free money in "Craps"?

3. What did Lucky give Cassius for his birthday, and what did Cassius think about it?

4. Why did Lucky think that Cassius stuck with boxing rather than another sport?

5. In "Roadwork," what was half of Cassius's training with Mr. Martin, and why?

6. How did Teenie challenge Cassius at the Louisville Defender Expo?

7. How was Cassius supposed to get the word out about his next fight in "Promotional Tour," and how did he get the word out?

8. Why did Cassius lose against James Davis on February 4, 1955?

9. Why did a lady protest when Cassius and his friends were hanging a poster near Virginia Avenue in "Round 7"?

10. What conversation did Cassius and Rudy have about the future in "Conversation with Rudy"?

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