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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Lies to My Mother, Chapters 25-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the main question that people asked in Rick's hometown after the incident in 1994 that brought him back home to write a story?
(a) What do we do next?
(b) Why would God hurt the poor?
(c) What had the people done wrong to be punished?
(d) Where was God when it happened?

2. Who went to Charles's funeral?
(a) Only momma.
(b) Momma and the three boys.
(c) Only the three boys.
(d) Only Rick.

3. What did Rick's grandmother die from?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Heart failure.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Kidney failure.

4. Why did Rick run from the police when he was riding the moped?
(a) He was afraid momma might cry.
(b) He wanted to be able to brag to his brothers.
(c) He thought it is funny to be chased.
(d) He did not want to be arrested.

5. What does Rick Bragg mostly write about as a reporter?
(a) Washington.
(b) War.
(c) Death.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Rick's first course in college?

2. What sickness killed Rick's father?

3. What did Sam and Rick do to their father on the night he attempted to hit Rick?

4. What does Rick say about the book being called a memoir?

5. What was acceptable practice and what was not in the foothills?

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