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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Girl Who Raised Pigeons", what game do the boys play in the schoolyard?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Dodge ball.
(c) Jumprope.
(d) Poison.

2. How old is the protagonist of "The First Day"?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

3. How does Betsy Ann's father get to work in the morning?
(a) By bus.
(b) By train.
(c) By taxicab.
(d) By car.

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

5. What color is Clara's casket?
(a) Pink.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Varnished pine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which elementary school does the protagonist's mother want her to attend in "The First Day"?

3. Who accompanies Betsy Ann on her trips to retrieve her pigeons?

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

5. What does Cassandra do to retaliate against her brother-in-law after their morning fight?

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