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

2. Where does Cedric decide to apply to college?
(a) Howard.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Brown.
(d) UDC.

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

4. Who is the principal at Ballou Senior High?
(a) Andrew Taylor.
(b) Cedric Jennings.
(c) Marion Barry.
(d) Richard Washington.

5. Who is the faculty director of the M.I.T. program?
(a) Professor Leonard Trustworthy.
(b) Professor Bill Ramsey.
(c) Professor Leon Trilling.
(d) Professor Lionel Rowan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the new principal Cedric's senior year?

2. What is the name of Cedric's dorm?

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

4. Who is Cedric's college roommate?

5. What do Cedric and his family do his last night home before college?

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