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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Before That," how many bags of toffee popcorn did Cassius, Lucky, and Rudy share?

2. What did Cassius eat in "We Take" because he thought it would make his bones stronger?

3. Who was leading a gang in "Face-Off"?

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

5. What was the outcome of the fight Cassius had with Corky Butler?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long had Cassius been fighting when he made it to Chicago for the 1958 National Golden Gloves championships?

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

3. What was the heat like in "The Day I Was Born Again"?

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

5. What happened when Cassius, Lucky, and Riney had to carry groceries home for Momma Bird in "Conversation with Corky Butler?

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

7. In "You're Crazy," why was Cassius having second thoughts about fighting Corky?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ali refuses to enlist in the army. Why does Ali refuse to enlist in the army? Why is it so important to him to stand up for his principles?

Essay Topic 2

Cassius cannot understand why white people have it better than Blacks. Why is it difficult for Cassius to understand by white people have it better than Blacks? What racism do Cassius and other characters experience? How does racism affect their lives and futures?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does the author use foreshadowing in the book? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

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