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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to students listed on the "Wall of Honor?"

2. What verse does Mr. Taylor quote to Cedric?

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

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

5. Who asks to see Cedric after reading a story about him in the "Wall Street Journal"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Bishop Long been criticized for his role at Scripture Cathedral?

2. Why does Cedric feel like an inferior human being at the summer program?

3. Who is Cedric's father and how does he react when Cedric is conceived?

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

5. How do Cedric and Rob spend their first afternoon together?

6. Why does Cedric arrive at school by 6:30 a.m. most mornings?

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

8. Who is Cedric's roommate? What is his background?

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

10. What is Barbara Jennings' financial situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During Cedric's graduation address, he refers to "Dreambusters." Discuss what these "Dreambusters" are and how they have affected Cedric's life in a positive or negative way.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 1, examples are given that show how honor students are treated at Ballou High School. Explain why most students are not interested in academic success at Ballou.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 3, Cedric is depressed and easily irritated as he waits to hear if he has been accepted to a summer program at M.I.T. Discuss why Cedric is depressed and easily irritated.

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