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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. What occurred at midnight on August 5?
(a) Cedella gave birth to a daughter named Pearl.
(b) Jamaica became a free and independent nation.
(c) Omeriah died from a heart attack.
(d) Jamaica broke into civil war.

2. Why did Cedella decide to relocate?
(a) In order to find a husband.
(b) Because they were evicted from their home.
(c) She did not decide to relocate.
(d) In order to save money for Bob's education.

3. What was special about Tafari's ring?
(a) It was thought to contain elements of Solomon's famous ring.
(b) It contained a very rare moonstone.
(c) It never left his hand.
(d) It would randomly disappear from his hand.

4. Who did Bob hang out with in Kingston?
(a) Captain Marley.
(b) Peter Tosh.
(c) Omeriah Malcolm.
(d) Bunny Livingston.

5. How did Rita's aunt Viola respond to finding Rita and Bob in her house?
(a) She called the police.
(b) She invited them to stay.
(c) She kicked them out.
(d) She shot at them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Cedella Marley when she gave birth to her first child?

2. Where did Cedella decide to move when she discovered she was pregnant for a second time?

3. What was the name of Cedella's second child?

4. Who began handing Rita love notes from Bob?

5. What did Captain Marley's new wife realize during his conversation with Cedella?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Cedella visit Captain Marley in Chapter 5, "Pass It On"?

2. How did Bob cut his first recording, and what did he receive as payment?

3. Describe Bob's childhood as seen in Chapter 3, "Misty Morning".

4. How did Rastafarianism affect Jamaicans?

5. How did Bob and Bunny react when radios become popular in their neighborhood?

6. How did Bob Marley feel about the African people during the concert for Independence Day in Zimbabwe?

7. What disturbed Bob and Rita's sleep at her place, and what was the result of this event?

8. What happened on February 6, 1945?

9. How did Cedella meet and marry Captain Marley?

10. What circumstances led to Cedella moving away from Jamaica, and where did she move to?

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