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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 is a new addition at Ballou the fall of 1995?

2. Who gives a concert at Brown on the final blowout weekend?

3. What does Cedric do on Saturday nights the first month at college?

4. Why is Cedric attending Alumni Day at Ballou?

5. What does Cedric have at home for Thanksgiving?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Cedric and Rob fighting about in May?

2. How will things change for Cedric second semester?

3. What advice does the Psychology teacher give Cedric?

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

5. How is Barbara doing in February?

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

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

8. How has Barbara been doing since Cedric left for college?

9. Why does Cedric write a poem instead of a paper for Wakefield's class?

10. Describe Thanksgiving dinner at Dr. Korb's home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After mid-terms at M.I.T., Cedric awakes suddenly, and it seems as though he hears his surrogate grandmother say, "Cedric, you haven't yet begun to fight." Explain how this phrase affects Cedric and what it means to him.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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