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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Dear Spiritual Boy to The Penol Cures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Cafeteria Food," how did Carver say he wanted to serve blacks?
(a) Through legislation.
(b) Through education.
(c) Through agriculture.
(d) Through equality.

2. What did Carver wear in "The Joy of Sewing" that made people laugh at him?
(a) Aprons.
(b) Fused lapels.
(c) Red shirts.
(d) Second hand suits.

3. In "God's Little Workshop," what did Carver call his miracle?
(a) The new year.
(b) Education.
(c) His boys.
(d) Peanuts.

4. Where did "Dawn Walk" take place?
(a) A forest.
(b) A school courtyard.
(c) Crop fields.
(d) The dump.

5. In "The Wild Garden," what did Carver say about God's creations?
(a) Nobody understands them all.
(b) All is for man's good.
(c) All of these.
(d) Nothing goes to waste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Carver to laugh in "The Nervous System of the Beetle"?

2. Where did Carver live in "Washboard Wizard"?

3. Who created the color Egyptian Blue?

4. How did Jim die?

5. In "The Wild Garden," what did Carver say men could have a balanced diet of?

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