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

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

3. What is Davis's mother's first name?
(a) Lula.
(b) Rita.
(c) Florence.
(d) Fannie.

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

5. How much did the dress Davis bought in New York City in Chapter 9 cost?
(a) $750.
(b) $350.
(c) $500.
(d) $100.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Davis's mother never seem to do at all in her life?

2. Which of the big numbers men did Davis's mother work with in Chapter 3?

3. Which newspaper expressed disdain for Numbers players as early as 1903?

4. Where did Davis eventually buy the long-time family home?

5. What was the Michigan Lottery's new slogan in the end of the 1970s?

(see the answer key)

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