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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Girl Who Raised Pigeons", how old is Miles?
(a) 64.
(b) 43.
(c) 32.
(d) 56.

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

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

4. To what does the protagonist compare the admissions worker's pearls in "The First Day"?
(a) Pebbles.
(b) Jumbo-sized marbles.
(c) Gumballs.
(d) Golf balls.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the protagonist of "The First Day"?

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

3. Where did Caesar first see the mentally handicapped woman?

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

5. Where did Caesar get his first gun?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Caesar con Carol into participating in his plot to rob the disabled woman?

2. Why is the protagonist of "The First Day" turned away from Seaton Elementary?

3. In "Young Lions", discuss Carol's feelings for Caesar.

4. What does Betsy Ann do to lose her father's trust? Why does he become so angry?

5. How does Robert treat his daughter Betsy Ann?

6. Describe the conversation between the girls about the effect Rhonda's fame will have on her.

7. How does Rhonda Ferguson's father treat Cassandra?

8. What do the pigeons symbolize?

9. How does Cassandra respond to teachers' attempts to set her straight?

10. What is the central difference between Caesar and Sherman?

(see the answer keys)

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