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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Bursting Heart.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Cedric's academic advisor in college?
(a) Professor Brian Davidson.
(b) Professor Robert Pelcovits.
(c) Professor Riddley Smith.
(d) Professor Tom James.

2. Why does Cedric's mother refuse to buy him a pair of extra-baggy khaki-colored pants?
(a) She thinks he should buy a pair of black pants.
(b) She does not have the money.
(c) She says that the pants symbolize bad things.
(d) They remind her of Cedric's father.

3. What score does Cedric get on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test?
(a) 50 out of 160.
(b) 75 out of 160.
(c) 155 out of 160.
(d) 125 out of 160.

4. What is the name of Cedric's dorm?
(a) Andrews Hall.
(b) Anderson Hall.
(c) Abernathy Hall.
(d) Appleton Hall.

5. Why does Cedric's mother not want him to wear a leather jacket?
(a) She only wants him to wear it at church.
(b) Kids have been killed over leather jackets.
(c) The jacket belongs to Cedric's father.
(d) She does not think it is appropriate for school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Cedric learn at Jefferson compared to Ballou?

2. Why does Sherene tell Cedric Gilliam to get out of her apartment?

3. Who receives as many awards as Cedric does?

4. Where do Zayd and Cedric often go when they get off College Hill?

5. Why does Cedric's father beat him?

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