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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Young Lions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carol communicate with Caesar before she leaves for work?
(a) Carol tapes notes to objects he will use in the morning.
(b) Carol passive-aggressively slams cabinets and drawers.
(c) Carol telephones Caesar every morning.
(d) Carol yells at him from the other room.

2. In "The First Day", the admissions staff members at Seaton Elementary look like models out of which of the following magazines?
(a) Good Housekeeping.
(b) Marie Claire.
(c) Ebony.
(d) Vogue.

3. In "The Girl Who Raised Pigeons," how many years pass before Betsy Ann wants to see the pigeons again?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. What advice does Robert receive from Carleton and Carlos?
(a) "Don't get lost in the city."
(b) "Don't cross Miss Jenny."
(c) "Don't overstay your welcome."
(d) "Don't go outside after dark."

5. In "The First Day", what time does the protagonist's mother promise to pick her up?
(a) 12:00.
(b) 1:00.
(c) 2:00.
(d) 11:00.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The First Day", what does the protagonist do as an "old, old game" between her and her mother?

2. In "The Girl Who Raised Pigeons", how old is Miles?

3. What does the protagonist of "The First Day" wear in the opening scene?

4. What is Miles' profession?

5. How long has Caesar been watching the mentally disabled woman?

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