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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Rooster to Ruellia Noctiflora.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who narrated "Odalisque"?
(a) Marilyn Nelson.
(b) One of Carver's black colleages.
(c) Carver.
(d) Booker T. Washington.

2. What did Carver wear in "The Joy of Sewing" that made people laugh at him?
(a) Fused lapels.
(b) Aprons.
(c) Red shirts.
(d) Second hand suits.

3. What was Pammel's occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Surgeon.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Boarder.

4. Why did Susan think her adopted children would always be hated?
(a) They were foreigners.
(b) They were disabled.
(c) They were black.
(d) They were too smart.

5. In "Four a.m. in the Woods," what did Carver realize?
(a) The reason for his daughter's birth.
(b) His talent.
(c) The reason for his brother's death.
(d) His purpose in life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What honor is Carver given in "Out of the Fire"?

2. What did Carver teach former slaves about in "1905"?

3. How did Carver pay for his piano lessons?

4. What got scalded in "Dawn Walk"?

5. When did Watkins realize George was meant for greatness?

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