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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Cedric not been eating in the cafeteria during orientation?
(a) He does not feel comfortable eating in the cafeteria.
(b) He lost his temporary ID.
(c) He does not have the money to eat there.
(d) He spent all the money his mother gave him.

2. What happens to students listed on the "Wall of Honor?"
(a) They get special job internships.
(b) They become possible targets of violence.
(c) They are honored by other students.
(d) They go on special field trips.

3. Why does Cedric give a speech at graduation?
(a) He is class president.
(b) He is valedictorian.
(c) He is salutatorian.
(d) He is asked to give the welcome speech.

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

5. What do the M.I.T. kids give Cedric for his birthday?
(a) A cassette tape.
(b) A big birthday party.
(c) A M.I.T. sweatshirt.
(d) A ghetto bag.

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

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

8. What is the last thing Barbara hands Cedric before she starts to drive back home?
(a) His deodorant.
(b) His cap.
(c) A book.
(d) A shirt.

9. What do Cedric and his family do his last night home before college?
(a) Go to a movie.
(b) Go to a ball game.
(c) Have a family dinner.
(d) Go to a restaurant.

10. How does a Caucasian student get into the M.I.T. summer program?
(a) His grandmother is black.
(b) His grandfather is Asian.
(c) His great-grandfather is black.
(d) He is 1/128 Potawatomi Indian.

11. Who is Cedric's academic advisor in college?
(a) Professor Riddley Smith.
(b) Professor Brian Davidson.
(c) Professor Robert Pelcovits.
(d) Professor Tom James.

12. What score does Cedric get on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test?
(a) 155 out of 160.
(b) 50 out of 160.
(c) 75 out of 160.
(d) 125 out of 160.

13. What do Cedric and his mother sing as they drive into Providence?
(a) "Old Rugged Cross."
(b) "Amazing Grace."
(c) "It is Well with my Soul."
(d) "Shelter from the Storm."

14. Who has offered to tutor Cedric before he retakes the SATs in October?
(a) Miss Jones, an English teacher.
(b) Rev. Keels, a science teacher.
(c) The principal.
(d) Mr. Taylor, the chemistry teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Cedric's summer job before college?

3. How many white students attend Ballou?

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

5. What is Cedric's birth date?

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