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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rise and Shine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cedric avoid Delante "Head" Coleman?
(a) He knifed Cedric once.
(b) He and his crew enjoy bothering honor students.
(c) He once put a gun to Cedric's head.
(d) He always tries to sell drugs to Cedric.

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

3. How many white students attend Ballou?
(a) 100.
(b) 563.
(c) 25.
(d) None.

4. Why does Cedric's mother refuse to buy him a pair of extra-baggy khaki-colored pants?
(a) She does not have the money.
(b) They remind her of Cedric's father.
(c) She thinks he should buy a pair of black pants.
(d) She says that the pants symbolize bad things.

5. What verse does Mr. Taylor quote to Cedric?
(a) Philippians 4:13.
(b) Hebrews 11:1.
(c) John 3:16.
(d) Romans 8:28.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the amazing thing mentioned by the teacher in SAT-PREP class?

2. Where does Cedric go to junior high?

3. Where does Cedric hide during the assembly?

4. What worries Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 2?

5. Where does Cedric go to elementary school?

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