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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through We Are Born.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Maman Vest's son who died in Vietnam after stepping on a land mine?
(a) Jack.
(b) Adam.
(c) Aldon.
(d) John.

2. How old was Ward's father when she was born?
(a) 21.
(b) 20.
(c) 22.
(d) 19.

3. Where was Ward's father offered a scholarship to attend?
(a) Electrician's training.
(b) University of California.
(c) University of Mississippi.
(d) Art school.

4. What would Ward's Uncle Bookie buy for the kids in the Prologue?
(a) Lollipops.
(b) Ice cream cones.
(c) Ice pops.
(d) Candy.

5. How old was Charine when Ward first went away to college?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long of a drive was it from Michigan to Mississippi?

2. What was the name of Ward's great-great-grandfather who was shot and killed by the Revenues?

3. When did adults from DeLisle arrange visits to other communities in Alabama or Louisia to match children with marriageable mates?

4. Where did Ward's father's father and his siblings live?

5. When was Ward born?

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