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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the protagonist of "The First Day" wear in the opening scene?
(a) A blue-and-green cotton dress.
(b) Jeans and a t-shirt.
(c) A school uniform.
(d) A red jumper with a white blouse.

2. How much does the protagonist's mother give to the woman who assists in completing the forms in "The First Day"?
(a) $5.
(b) 50 cents.
(c) $50.
(d) 5 cents.

3. What song does Anita ask Melanie to sing again?
(a) "Will You Still Love Me?"
(b) "Hey Sugar."
(c) "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?"
(d) "My Guy."

4. What is Miles' profession?
(a) Street sweeper.
(b) Line cook.
(c) Barber.
(d) Executive assistant.

5. How much does Mildred give Cassandra for gas?
(a) $20.
(b) Nothing extra.
(c) $3.
(d) $5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the protagonist's mother need help with the school forms in "The First Day"?

2. What does Cassandra carry in her pocket?

3. In "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed", what is Cassandra eating at the beginning of the story?

4. In "The Girl Who Raised Pigeons", what game do the boys play in the schoolyard?

5. Where do Cassandra's sister and brother-in-law live?

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