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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Goodbye to Yesterday.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cedric's birth date?
(a) April 24, 1977.
(b) December 24, 1977.
(c) July 24, 1979.
(d) July 24, 1977.

2. Who asks to see Cedric after reading a story about him in the "Wall Street Journal"?
(a) The principal at Ballou.
(b) President Bush.
(c) Bishop Long.
(d) Justice Clarence Thomas.

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

4. What do the other students do after Cedric's talk with Trilling?
(a) Tell him he might as well leave now.
(b) Tell him they care and encourage him to stay to the end.
(c) Help him pack.
(d) Make fun of him.

5. Where is Phillip Atkins working?
(a) Working in a mailroom.
(b) Working at McDonalds.
(c) Working at Price Waterhouse.
(d) Working at Burger King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advanced level class is Cedric taking at M.I.T.?

2. Who takes Cedric's calculator in math class?

3. What percent of Brown's student body is black?

4. How many points does Cedric raise his SAT score when he takes it again?

5. Who is Cedric's benefactor?

(see the answer key)

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