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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Round Nine - Final Round.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Cobb win when a shoe shine customers gave him a race ticket instead of paying him?
(a) $55.
(b) $120.
(c) $560.
(d) $290.

2. What food smells could be detected in February 1958 in the Clay living room?
(a) Roast chicken, sweet potato pie, and cheese grits.
(b) Chicken gravy and biscuits.
(c) Pulled pork, peach cobbler, and chocolate cake.
(d) Roast beef and macaroni and cheese.

3. Where was Emmett Till shot in the head?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Alabama.

4. What did Mr. Clay do for a living?
(a) Police officer.
(b) Sign and billboard painter.
(c) House painter.
(d) Janitor.

5. How long did Cassius, Lucky, and Rudy have to wait in line to get an autograph from Gorgeous George?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 60 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sometimes My Mouth Moves Faster Than My Mind," where did Cassius say he would fight Corky?

2. How far did Cassius have to carry groceries in "Lucky Read"?

3. How old was Cassius when he lost his first fight?

4. In February 1958, how did Kent Green brush off Cassius when they fought?

5. What did Lucky often do while Cassius trained at the Columbia Gym?

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