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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 7 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the big numbers men did Davis's mother work with in Chapter 3?
(a) Mitzie Davis.
(b) Len Taylor.
(c) Ezra Pound.
(d) Nathan Berry.

2. Davis's mother once told her she was as good as anyone but which of the following?
(a) Better than no one.
(b) Richer than no one.
(c) Smarter than no one.
(d) Thinner than no one.

3. Who was the original owner of the home that became the Davis family home?
(a) Tokam Prince.
(b) Langston Finbone.
(c) Marshall Headly.
(d) Marston James.

4. Who was the only other woman besides Fannie Davis who was known in Detroit to be a Numbers runner?
(a) Lula Ryan.
(b) Bennie Ring.
(c) Lucille Darling.
(d) Pearl Massey.

5. How was Davis's name originally spelled?
(a) Bridgete.
(b) Bridgit.
(c) Bridjet.
(d) Bridie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Davis's mother conceal the fact that she "held" her customers' numbers?

2. Who owned the Hotel Gotham for a time?

3. Which of the following books did Davis's mother often use for consultation?

4. What business was Davis's Uncle John in?

5. Who did Davis's mother ask for a loan to start her Numbers business?

(see the answer key)

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