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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. How does a Caucasian student get into the M.I.T. summer program?
(a) He is 1/128 Potawatomi Indian.
(b) His great-grandfather is black.
(c) His grandfather is Asian.
(d) His grandmother is black.

2. Who is Cedric's benefactor?
(a) Justice Clarence Thomas.
(b) Dr. Donald Korb.
(c) Mayor Marion Barry.
(d) Bishop Long.

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

4. How is LaTisha doing at college?
(a) She is struggling and will only take two classes next semester.
(b) She is getting all As.
(c) She is transferring to a better school.
(d) She has dropped out.

5. Who is the principal at Ballou Senior High?
(a) Marion Barry.
(b) Cedric Jennings.
(c) Andrew Taylor.
(d) Richard Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which classmate of Cedric's is killed in a robbery at McDonalds?

2. Where do Rob and his parents go for parent's weekend?

3. Where does Cedric go to junior high?

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

5. How many classes does Cedric plan to take second semester?

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