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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Anita's father tell her about Anacostia?
(a) Anacostia is a place for men to live with their mistresses.
(b) Anita should never go there because it is too far away.
(c) Anacostia is a place full of criminals and thieves.
(d) People there still live with chickens and cows.

2. How many times this week has Caesar dreamed of the mentally disabled woman he plans to defraud?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

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

4. Who do the girls see moving into an apartment on 9th street?
(a) Cassandra's brother-in-law.
(b) Joyce and Pearl.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Rhonda and Jeff.

5. What interrupts Cassandra as she writes her phone number down for Wesley?
(a) The car lurches into gear.
(b) Wesley changes his mind about the date.
(c) Anita begins to tease her mercilessly.
(d) Melanie screams from the front porch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which church does the protagonist's mother attend in "The First Day"?

2. What is Cassandra smoking at the opening of the story?

3. What color are the pigeons Betsy Ann receives from Miles?

4. Why does Caesar dislike it when Manny calls his apartment?

5. What surprising news does Clara give Jenny?

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