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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. Who did Davis's mother ask for a loan to start her Numbers business?
(a) Her father Ezra.
(b) Her sister Florence.
(c) Her brother John.
(d) Her child Rita.

2. Where did Davis's mother stay on her trip to Florida in Chapter 4?
(a) The Highwire.
(b) The Intercontinental.
(c) The Goldfinger.
(d) The Fountainbleau Hotel.

3. 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 stay loyal to her.
(c) She did not respect her customers.
(d) She wanted them to feel sorry for her.

4. What did Davis's mother do for her for her tenth birthday?
(a) Make her an elaborate cake.
(b) Buy her a big playhouse.
(c) Throw an elaborate party.
(d) Buy her whatever new dress she wants.

5. What did customers who got hits on their numbers receive from Davis's mother?
(a) A bag to carry cash in.
(b) A fly sheet.
(c) A gun to carry their cash home safely.
(d) A complimentary mint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the picture of Davis's mother and stepfather that was labeled April 1965 taken?

2. Who was one of Davis's favorite musical groups when she was 10?

3. When did the first dream book appear?

4. What happened in the Algiers Motel incident?

5. In which city did Davis grow up?

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