1. What does the protagonist's mother do when the teacher introduces herself in "The First Day"?
(a) The protagonist's mother challenges the woman because she seems too young.
(b) The protagonist's mother tears up a bit.
(c) The protagonist's mother stares at her.
(d) The protagonist's mother smiles proudly.

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 breaks from her role in the game to dismiss the protagonist's action.
(c) The protagonist's mother becomes angry that the protagonist is behaving in this way publicly.
(d) The protagonist's mother whispers to the protagonist that she is a big girl now.

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

4. Where do Betsy Ann's pigeons fly away to each morning?
(a) The bell tower.
(b) The park.
(c) Miles' house.
(d) The roof.

5. What experience has taught Cassandra that asking questions can be dangerous?
(a) Attending school.
(b) Living with her brother-in-law.
(c) Being an orphan.
(d) Resisting arrest.