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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 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.

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

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

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

5. When does Cedric first meet his father?
(a) When he was two.
(b) When he was in junior high.
(c) When he was in high school.
(d) When he was seven.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What score does Cedric get on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test?

3. What type of college does Cedric wish to attend?

4. For what career is Phillip Atkins tagged by teachers?

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

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