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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What classes offer Cedric some competition in high school?
(a) Computer Science and language arts.
(b) English and science.
(c) English and history.
(d) Math and science.

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

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

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

5. Why will a woman from church be honored with a queen-for-a-day ceremony?
(a) Because she helped run a successful bazaar.
(b) Because she raised the most money for the church.
(c) Because she helped run a successful bake sale.
(d) Because she brought the most visitors to church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Bishop Long end the church service on Cedric's last Sunday?

3. Why does Barbara have to turn around and go back to the campus?

4. What does Cedric do at church one day when singing in the choir?

5. Who is the faculty director of the M.I.T. program?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rob feel about having Cedric for a roommate?

2. What does Barbara do when Cedric turned two?

3. Why are there few athletes at Ballou Senior High?

4. What is Barbara Jennings' financial situation?

5. After eight months, why does Cedric Gilliam lose his work release job?

6. What is Bill Ramsey's dream when he began running the M.I.T. MITES program?

7. What are Barbara's early years like?

8. Why is Cedric Gilliam on the run?

9. What is school like for students who excel academically at Ballou Senior High?

10. Why have things been so confusing for Cedric the fall of his senior year?

(see the answer keys)

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