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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What classes offer Cedric some competition in high school?
(a) Math and science.
(b) English and history.
(c) English and science.
(d) Computer Science and language arts.

2. What is the amazing thing mentioned by the teacher in SAT-PREP class?
(a) All the students turned in their homework.
(b) Cedric turned in his vocabulary cards and no one else did.
(c) Ten students turned in their homework.
(d) All the students got high scores on the SAT.

3. What teacher mentors Cedric throughout his high school career?
(a) Mr. Travis.
(b) Miss Watkins.
(c) Mr. Washington.
(d) Mr. Taylor.

4. What impresses Barbara about Cedric Gilliam?
(a) He has never been in prison.
(b) He dresses nicely.
(c) He works hard.
(d) He has a bachelor's degree.

5. What two disappointments does Cedric experience during eighth grade?
(a) He is not allowed to sing solos and loses his place at Jefferson Junior High.
(b) He is attacked on the bus and his school books are stolen.
(c) He is robbed and attacked near his apartment.
(d) He loses his best friend and his father goes back to jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cedric find waiting at home after a long night at church?

2. Who comes to speak to the students at the assembly in the first chapter?

3. What work release job does Cedric Gillian have?

4. Why does Cedric's mother refuse to buy him a pair of extra-baggy khaki-colored pants?

5. How many white students attend Ballou?

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