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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, The Widow's Mite, Chapters 8-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Aunt Gracie tell the children that the chicken was that was cooking?
(a) Eel.
(b) Crow.
(c) Buzzard.
(d) Pidgeon.

2. What does Rick say about this book?
(a) That he wrote it for himself.
(b) That it is a story meant only for his family.
(c) That it is not important.
(d) That everyone should read it.

3. In 1971 what did the fraternity do at Christmas?
(a) They took the poor children to the soup kitchen.
(b) They had a party for the poor children.
(c) They brought Christmas trees to the poor children.
(d) They collected toys for the poor children.

4. What happened to the letters Margaret received from Charles while he was in Korea?
(a) They were burned.
(b) He threw them away one night.
(c) She gave them to Rick when he gets older.
(d) She shredded them.

5. What work did Rick begin in junior high?
(a) Moving dirt and clearing land.
(b) Hauling trash.
(c) Working in Uncle Ed's store.
(d) Cleaning stalls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the redbird do that makes Rick question life?

2. What does Rick Bragg mostly write about as a reporter?

3. What happened in the country store when Rick went in to buy drinks while working one summer?

4. What memory does Rick recall of his grandmother and himself when he was five?

5. How long did Rick put off writing his book?

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