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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapter 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Davis's mother often use in rituals to find numbers to play?
(a) Candles.
(b) Knives.
(c) Ouija boards.
(d) Stars.

2. Why did Davis's mother conceal the fact that she "held" her customers' numbers?
(a) She wanted them to feel sorry for her.
(b) She wanted them to stay loyal to her.
(c) She wanted them to think she had big money and power behind her.
(d) She did not respect her customers.

3. What phrase could Davis's mother use that would make Davis cry for a whole day?
(a) You should pray more.
(b) I am going to tell your stepfather.
(c) I'm disappointed in you.
(d) I will not buy you anything more this month.

4. Who is Florence's husband?
(a) Gene.
(b) Michael.
(c) Randy.
(d) James.

5. What did some of Davis's cousins call Davis's mother affectionately?
(a) Aunt Fa.
(b) Aunt Lady.
(c) Auntie Nini.
(d) Aunt Fan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was an advantage Davis's mother could offer her Numbers clients over the state lottery?

2. What publication was Davis featured in in Chapter 10, when she was a new assistant professor?

3. What illness was Davis's mother diagnosed with in Chapter 10?

4. What does Aunt Florence tell Davis she was able to do by playing Jewell's number?

5. Where did Davis's father sometimes work in Detroit?

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