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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which classmate of Cedric's is killed in a robbery at McDonalds?
(a) James Davis.
(b) Phillip Atkins.
(c) Lawan Foster.
(d) Marvin Peay.

2. Who is the new principal Cedric's senior year?
(a) Dr. Carlton James.
(b) Dr. Charles Johnson.
(c) Dr. James Kent.
(d) Dr. Kenneth Jones.

3. What does Cedric Gillian tell Barbara when she is pregnant?
(a) Congratulations.
(b) Either the baby or me.
(c) Let's get a bigger place to live.
(d) You can quit work after the baby comes.

4. Who takes Cedric's calculator in math class?
(a) Jack Davis.
(b) James Davis.
(c) Lawan Foster.
(d) Phillip Atkins.

5. Why are most of the classes that Cedric takes at Ballou not very challenging?
(a) The school board will not purchase new textbooks.
(b) The teachers are not well versed in their subjects.
(c) The students are so rowdy, the teachers cannot teach.
(d) Passing grades are awarded simply for coming to class.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Cedric's SAT scores compare to the other students at M.I.T.?

2. Who receives as many awards as Cedric does?

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

4. What teacher mentors Cedric throughout his high school career?

5. What advanced level class is Cedric taking at M.I.T.?

Short Essay Questions

1. As mid-terms approach, how is Cedric doing at the M.I.T. summer program?

2. Why are there few athletes at Ballou Senior High?

3. What is Bill Ramsey's dream when he began running the M.I.T. MITES program?

4. What is school like for students who excel academically at Ballou Senior High?

5. Why has Bishop Long been criticized for his role at Scripture Cathedral?

6. Why is the college prep class the cruelest class offered at Ballou?

7. How do Cedric's SAT scores compare to the other students at the M.I.T. program?

8. Why does Cedric decide to apply to Brown?

9. After eight months, why does Cedric Gilliam lose his work release job?

10. What preparations has Barbara made for the trip to take Cedric to Brown?

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