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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Let the Colors Run.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is coming for Barbara as March approaches?
(a) A new boyfriend.
(b) A new job.
(c) Another trip to Providence.
(d) Eviction.

2. Who gets control of the music in Cedric's dorm room?
(a) Depends on the day of the week.
(b) The person who is alone in the room.
(c) The person who wins an arm wrestling match.
(d) Cedric, because it is his CD player.

3. Who is the faculty director of the M.I.T. program?
(a) Professor Leonard Trustworthy.
(b) Professor Bill Ramsey.
(c) Professor Leon Trilling.
(d) Professor Lionel Rowan.

4. Why does Sherene tell Cedric Gilliam to get out of her apartment?
(a) He is doing drugs.
(b) He will not help pay bills.
(c) He escaped from prison.
(d) The U.S. marshals are looking for him.

5. Who sends Cedric $200 a month?
(a) His mother.
(b) Dr. Korb.
(c) Clarence Thomas.
(d) The I Have a Dream Foundation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Cedric about the teacher in the class he observes?

2. Who in Cedric's dorm also likes hip-hip music?

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

4. Where does Trilling suggest Cedric apply to college?

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

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