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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 5 - 6).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which movie based on Billie Holiday's life did Davis love in Chapter 6?
(a) Angel of Harlem.
(b) Lady Sings the Blues.
(c) Love Supreme.
(d) Soul Love.

2. Which newspaper expressed disdain for Numbers players as early as 1903?
(a) The Michigan News.
(b) The Detroit Free Press.
(c) The Detroit Morning Caller.
(d) The Wide Angle.

3. Which aunt of Davis's helped her tell her mother's story in this book?
(a) Lula.
(b) Rita.
(c) Florence.
(d) Dianne.

4. How did Davis's mother celebrate her fortieth birthday?
(a) In Las Vegas with her family.
(b) With a singer and a karaoke machine.
(c) By buying herself a new car.
(d) With a surprise party that was likely not a real surprise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the previous owner of the house on Broadstreet take with him before he left?

2. What drug did some of Davis's older siblings experiment with?

3. What did Davis's mother do for her for her tenth birthday?

4. What were specific formulas for supposedly finding lucky numbers called?

5. Which of the following numbers is supposed to be particularly lucky?

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