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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Caesar dislike it when Manny calls his apartment?
(a) Caesar does not want there to be record of any communications between himself and Manny.
(b) Manny whispers everything over the phone, making it seem obscene.
(c) Caesar has been trying to distance himself from Manny.
(d) Caesar does not want Carol to find out what he is planning to do.

2. Where did Caesar first see the mentally handicapped woman?
(a) Walking to work on the sidewalk.
(b) Standing outside the social security office.
(c) Walking into the grocery store.
(d) Waiting for the bus with her housemates.

3. How old are the mentally handicapped woman and her housemates?
(a) Clearly over 50 years old.
(b) At least 30 years old.
(c) Around 20-25 years old.
(d) At least 40 years old.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is it when Melanie approaches Cassandra while she is sitting in her brother-in-law's car?

2. What time does Caesar agree to return to Manny's that night?

3. What sign does Betsy Ann take to mean that the pigeons have decided to roost in her coop?

4. What does Cassandra ask Joyce Moses?

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

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