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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Kristin Marvin's stepfather who worked as a contractor?
(a) John Edgar Wideman.
(b) Dale Houle.
(c) Richard Kaeser.
(d) Ron Moyer.

2. When does the author describe Bobby Thompson making a home run that was heard around the world in the Prologue?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1962.

3. How tall is Jamila Wideman?
(a) 5'8".
(b) 5'4".
(c) 6'.
(d) 5'6".

4. For what product of her uncle's did Rita chop onions to produce?
(a) McIlhenny's Tabasco sauce.
(b) Mountain Farms dill pickle slices.
(c) Big Daddy's Carolina style barbecue sauce.
(d) Birch Hill Country Foods barbecue sauce.

5. What team were the Amhers Lady Hurricanes playing on March 3, 1992?
(a) The Goza Beavers.
(b) The Central Mass Cougars.
(c) The Cathedral Badgers.
(d) The Northampton Blue Devils.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jamila's name supposedly mean in Arabic?

2. In what grade did Jamila Wideman join the Amherst Lady Hurricanes?

3. What mountain range embraces Amherst at its southern border?

4. In what U.S. state is the book set?

5. When did women first enter Amherst College as transfer students?

(see the answer key)

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