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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A New Man, A Dark Night, and Marie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sign does Betsy Ann take to mean that the pigeons have decided to roost in her coop?
(a) The birds have made a nest.
(b) The birds cower in the corner of the coop all day.
(c) The birds seem to like her.
(d) The birds no longer leave the coop.

2. What does Cassandra call Rhonda Ferguson's father?
(a) Fergie.
(b) Sir.
(c) Mr. Ferguson.
(d) Daddy Ferguson.

3. What does the janitor, Jake Horton, send to Betsy Ann?
(a) Pigeons.
(b) A blue rattle.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A pink carriage.

4. What is the name of the judge who sentences Samuel Sr.?
(a) Judge Franklin Rogers.
(b) Judge Robert Jones.
(c) Judge John Tellingford.
(d) Judge William McKenna.

5. What school does Lonney attend part-time?
(a) D.C. Technical College.
(b) Howard.
(c) University of Virginia.
(d) American.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What song does Anita ask Melanie to sing again?

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

4. To what does the protagonist compare the admissions worker's pearls in "The First Day"?

5. Who is Mr. Smith?

(see the answer key)

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