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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. To what Billie Holiday song did Lucky pretend he was blowing a saxophone?

2. How old was Cassius when he thought that maybe boxing could take him away from everything?

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

4. In August of 1957, how many wins and losses did Cassius have?

5. In July of 1955, how many wins and losses did Cassius have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Cassius and Rudy's running routine in "Chickasaw Park"?

2. In "We Stopped In" and "Thunderstorm" how did Cassius describe the change in weather?

3. Who was Joe Martin?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why did Lucky think that Cassius could never be a president of the United States?

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

What are Cash and Cassius’s reactions when they learn about the murder of Emmett Till? Why are they so deeply affected by the murder?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help reader’s imagine the world she has created?

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