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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Cedric's mother work?
(a) Ballou High School.
(b) Department of Justice.
(c) Supreme Court.
(d) Department of Agriculture.

2. Why are most of the classes that Cedric takes at Ballou not very challenging?
(a) The teachers are not well versed in their subjects.
(b) The school board will not purchase new textbooks.
(c) Passing grades are awarded simply for coming to class.
(d) The students are so rowdy, the teachers cannot teach.

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

4. What does Cedric find waiting at home after a long night at church?
(a) His father.
(b) A check to buy books.
(c) His two sisters.
(d) Acceptance to the M.I.T. summer program.

5. What happens to students listed on the "Wall of Honor?"
(a) They go on special field trips.
(b) They get special job internships.
(c) They become possible targets of violence.
(d) They are honored by other students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the principal at Ballou Senior High?

2. What work release job does Cedric Gillian have?

3. What two disappointments does Cedric experience during eighth grade?

4. Where does Cedric go to junior high?

5. What impresses Barbara about Cedric Gilliam?

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