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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 always tries to sell drugs to Cedric.
(b) He once put a gun to Cedric's head.
(c) He and his crew enjoy bothering honor students.
(d) He knifed Cedric once.

2. Who comes to speak to the students at the assembly in the first chapter?
(a) Mayor Marion Barry.
(b) Mayor Matthew Barron.
(c) Mayor David Andrews.
(d) Mayor Rudy Giuliani

3. What type of college does Cedric wish to attend?
(a) A college that caters to kids from the ghetto.
(b) Ivy League.
(c) A college in California.
(d) An all black college.

4. Why does Cedric's father beat him?
(a) Cedric stole coins.
(b) Cedric got a bad report card.
(c) Cedric was disrespectful to his grandmother.
(d) Cedric was disrespectful.

5. For what career is Phillip Atkins tagged by teachers?
(a) Rap singer.
(b) Comedian.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Mail room clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cedric go to junior high?

2. Where does Barbara grow up?

3. What verse does Mr. Taylor quote to Cedric?

4. Who is the principal at Ballou Senior High?

5. Where does Cedric go to elementary school?

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