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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Place Up Ahead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter, what happens as Cedric waits at the bus stop?
(a) A boy grabs another boy and puts a pistol to his head.
(b) A boy is knifed.
(c) A student is arrested for dealing drugs.
(d) Cedric is pushed down and his books torn.

2. Where does Cedric take Chiniqua out to eat in April?
(a) The Underground.
(b) McDonalds.
(c) Burger King.
(d) Adesso.

3. What does a middle manager at the Department of Agriculture say when Barbara tells him Cedric is at Brown?
(a) Asks if Cedric is on an athletic scholarship.
(b) Says he will not last long.
(c) Says she is lying.
(d) Makes a disrespectful comment.

4. How do Cedric's SAT scores compare to the other students at M.I.T.?
(a) His scores are lower than the other students' scores are, but only by a few points.
(b) His scores are higher than the other students' scores are.
(c) His scores are about the same as the other students' scores are.
(d) His scores are much lower than the other students' scores are.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cedric's academic advisor in college?

2. Where does Chiniqua return shoes?

3. What does Cedric watch on television the night of Rob's birthday party?

4. Which student at M.I.T. does Cedric ask to help him?

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

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