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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Bursting Heart.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What island has Cedric never heard of?
(a) Ellis Island.
(b) Mackinaw Island.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Staten Island.

2. Why are most of the classes that Cedric takes at Ballou not very challenging?
(a) The teachers are not well versed in their subjects.
(b) Passing grades are awarded simply for coming to class.
(c) The school board will not purchase new textbooks.
(d) The students are so rowdy, the teachers cannot teach.

3. What does Zayd not like his mother to do in front of other people?
(a) Talk about political issues.
(b) Hug him.
(c) Curse.
(d) Talk about her past.

4. How many white students attend Ballou?
(a) None.
(b) 25.
(c) 100.
(d) 563.

5. Why is Cedric Gilliam hiding out as Cedric gets ready to attend college?
(a) He has had a dirty urine test.
(b) His girlfriend found him with another woman.
(c) He stole some drugs.
(d) He owes some men some money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first chapter, what happens as Cedric waits at the bus stop?

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

3. What do Cedric and his mother sing as they drive into Providence?

4. Why does Cedric give a speech at graduation?

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

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