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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where did the Clay family live in February 1958?
2. What time did Cassius always go to bed?
3. In "Angels," where did Cash take Cassius?
4. In "Momma Hollered," what did Cassius tell Rudy was by his head in the grass?
5. In "One Friday," what did Cassius and his friends get to eat?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Fontaine Ferry Park, and what happened when Cassius and Rudy wanted to go?
2. Who was Cassius named for?
3. What could Lucky smell as he and the other waited for the phone to ring in "Round One"?
4. What did Cassius make Lucky do when he got a B on an English essay?
5. In "Round One," how did Cassius describe his match with Alex Watt?
6. In "Mystery," what did Cassius and Rudy run into?
7. In "Round One," where was Cassius, and what was he doing?
8. In "Turning Point," how did Cash come home and why?
9. What conversation did Cassius have with Tall Bubba when they saw him at the Rainbow?
10. In "Round Four," what odd jobs could Cassius and his friends get?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?
Essay Topic 2
Cassius is outwardly self-confident. In what way does Cassius appear to be confident? Is he confident or arrogant?
Essay Topic 3
The Golden Glove boxing tournament was an amateur boxing championship. How long did Cassius box as an amateur and then a professional? What is the difference between amateur and professional boxing?
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