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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Bill Payers on Parade.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Cedric not been eating in the cafeteria during orientation?
(a) He does not feel comfortable eating in the cafeteria.
(b) He spent all the money his mother gave him.
(c) He lost his temporary ID.
(d) He does not have the money to eat there.

2. Why does Cedric give a speech at graduation?
(a) He is asked to give the welcome speech.
(b) He is salutatorian.
(c) He is class president.
(d) He is valedictorian.

3. Who does Barbara tell Cedric to call collect?
(a) Dr. Korb.
(b) The principal of Ballou.
(c) Clarence Thomas.
(d) Bishop Long.

4. What acronym is used to describe the high school students in the M.I.T. summer program?
(a) Mit Students.
(b) Mit Mites.
(c) Mite Students.
(d) Mighty Mites.

5. What two disappointments does Cedric experience during eighth grade?
(a) He loses his best friend and his father goes back to jail.
(b) He is robbed and attacked near his apartment.
(c) He is not allowed to sing solos and loses his place at Jefferson Junior High.
(d) He is attacked on the bus and his school books are stolen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What appetizer is Cedric served when he eats dinner with his sister and mother on parents' weekend?

2. What percent of Brown's student body is black?

3. What do the other students do after Cedric's talk with Trilling?

4. What old friend from Jefferson does Cedric call from M.I.T.?

5. Why does Cedric's mother not want him to wear a leather jacket?

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