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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To Him Who Endureth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the other students do after Cedric's talk with Trilling?
(a) Help him pack.
(b) Tell him he might as well leave now.
(c) Make fun of him.
(d) Tell him they care and encourage him to stay to the end.

2. Where does Cedric hide during the assembly?
(a) He went home.
(b) In the principal's office.
(c) In the locker room.
(d) A deserted chemistry classroom.

3. Who asks to see Cedric after reading a story about him in the "Wall Street Journal"?
(a) Justice Clarence Thomas.
(b) The principal at Ballou.
(c) President Bush.
(d) Bishop Long.

4. What advanced level class is Cedric taking at M.I.T.?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Physics.
(c) Calculus.
(d) Design Workshop.

5. How much does Cedric learn at Jefferson compared to Ballou?
(a) He learned about half as much at Jefferson as at Ballou.
(b) He took more advanced classes there.
(c) He learns about the same at Jefferson as at Ballou.
(d) He learned more in a year there than two or three at Ballou.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of college does Cedric wish to attend?

2. Why does Cedric go to the PTSA meeting?

3. What impresses Barbara about Cedric Gilliam?

4. Who is the principal at Ballou Senior High?

5. Why are most of the classes that Cedric takes at Ballou not very challenging?

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