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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Difficult Path," what condition does the narrator's mother set when she sells her?
(a) That she be allowed to marry the Li's son.
(b) That she be taught to read.
(c) That she sleep on a bed made of goose feathers.
(d) That her hair never be cut.

2. In "Secret Samantha," which present does Samantha decide to give to Blade first?
(a) The makeup kit.
(b) The boots.
(c) The shoelaces.
(d) The cupcake.

3. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," what hair style does Charlie get?
(a) Bangs.
(b) Cornrows.
(c) Dreadlocks.
(d) Two puffs.

4. In "A Difficult Path," why do the Lis finally allow the narrator to be tutored?
(a) They want her to be educated before she marries their son.
(b) A ghost comes to Mrs. Li and insists she be taught to read.
(c) Their incense refuses to light.
(d) The tutor offers to teach her for half price.

5. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what sport are the girls outside practicing?
(a) Track.
(b) Softball.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Merci get so angry at her father?

2. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," where do Isaiah and his family move?

3. In "Secret Samantha," what does Samantha use to recreate the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon she already used?

4. In "How to Transform," what grades is the narrator getting for the year?

5. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what does Papi buy Merci to try and cheer her up?

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