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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. Why does Rob invite Cedric to at the Cafe Paragon?

2. What grade does Cedric think he got on his calculus mid-term?

3. What grade does Zayd get in high school calculus?

4. What class does Cedric hope will teach him the thinking and writing skills he needs?

5. What does Cedric decide after speaking at Alumni Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cedric return to Ballou over Christmas break?

2. How does Cedric pay for incidentals at college?

3. What happens several days after Cedric comes home for the summer?

4. How will things change for Cedric second semester?

5. Why is Chapter 9 titled "Bill Payers on Parade?"

6. Why have Cedric and Zayd not spoken since the end of January?

7. How does Slater Junior High School compare to schools Cedric has attended?

8. Describe Barbara's visit on parents' weekend.

9. Why is Cedric considering changing Psychology to pass/fail and dropping Discrete Math?

10. What advice does the Psychology teacher give Cedric?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why Cedric's self-confidence begins to wane after he has been on the Brown campus a few days.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Phillip Atkins' life before and after his eighth grade year, and explain why he changes at that point in time.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why if Cedric has the awards, extracurricular activities, and grades required to attend a top-notch college, he does not believe that he will be accepted at an Ivy League school.

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