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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Skin Deep.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Cedric hide during the assembly?
(a) He went home.
(b) In the locker room.
(c) A deserted chemistry classroom.
(d) In the principal's office.

3. Who runs the M.I.T. program?
(a) Brian Rowling.
(b) Bob Roudabush.
(c) Leon Trilling.
(d) Bill Ramsey.

4. What does Cedric Gillian tell Barbara when she is pregnant?
(a) Either the baby or me.
(b) You can quit work after the baby comes.
(c) Let's get a bigger place to live.
(d) Congratulations.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much does Cedric learn at Jefferson compared to Ballou?

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

5. Where does Trilling suggest Cedric apply to college?

(see the answer key)

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