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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 "The Next Few Years," who did Cassius battle two rounds and then send home crying to Smoketown?

2. What did Corky throw at Cassius in "You're Crazy?

3. In "Sometimes My Mouth Moves Faster Than My Mind," where did Cassius say he would fight Corky?

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

5. In "Conversation with Bird," how long would Rudy run the shower?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Lucky doing at his new school, and what plans did he have for the future in "Conversation with Lucky"?

3. What was Cassius's mother's job?

4. Who was Emmett Till?

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

6. In "Round Five," what did Cassius's mother tell him about behavior as a Black person?

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. How did Cassius's fight go with Corky Butler?

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

10. What did Cassius find when he went downstairs at the Louisville Defender Expo to find a cop?

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 is outwardly self-confident. In what way does Cassius appear to be confident? Is he confident or arrogant?

Essay Topic 3

The Golden Glove boxing tournament was an amateur boxing championship. How long did Cassius box as an amateur and then a professional? What is the difference between amateur and professional boxing?

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