2. When the protagonist of "The First Day" initiates the "old, old game", how does her mother respond?
(a) The protagonist's mother smiles and plays along.
(b) The protagonist's mother whispers to the protagonist that she is a big girl now.
(c) The protagonist's mother breaks from her role in the game to dismiss the protagonist's action.
(d) The protagonist's mother becomes angry that the protagonist is behaving in this way publicly.

3. What surprising news does Clara give Jenny?
(a) Clara tells Jenny that Robert has enlisted in the army.
(b) Clara tells Jenny that she and Robert are recently engaged.
(c) Clara tells Jenny that she and Robert are expecting.
(d) Clara tells Jenny that her mother has passed away.

4. What does the police officer force the protagonist to do as punishment for crossing the street illegally?
(a) The officer makes the protagonist cross the street over and over again on the green light until he is satisfied.
(b) The officer forces him to perform a sex act.
(c) The officer forces the protagonist to swear he will never cross illegally again.
(d) The officer forces him to come to the station.

5. What color are the protagonist's socks in "The First Day"?
(a) Yellow trimmed in white and black.
(b) White.
(c) One is black, one is white.
(d) White trimmed with green.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics the protagonist of "The Store" lists about himself in regard to his service at his first job?

2. What does Cassandra call Rhonda Ferguson's father?

3. Who do the girls see moving into an apartment on 9th street?

4. Where do Betsy Ann's pigeons fly away to each morning?

5. How does Betsy Ann's father deal with the dead pigeons?

(see the answer key)

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