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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. 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 stares at her.
(c) The protagonist's mother smiles proudly.
(d) The protagonist's mother challenges the woman because she seems too young.

2. What does Cassandra do instead of attending class?
(a) Cassandra sits outside the classroom antagonizing her teacher.
(b) Cassandra fantasizes about killing her brother-in-law.
(c) Cassandra cares for her niece.
(d) Cassandra drives around town looking for work.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the items the protagonist carries to school in "The First Day"?
(a) A ten-cent black and white tablet.
(b) A box of crayons.
(c) A pencil sharpener.
(d) A pencil.

4. In "The First Day", what does the protagonist liken her mother to as her mother pulls documents from her purse?
(a) A bumbling fool.
(b) A secretary.
(c) A magician.
(d) A library.

5. What song does Anita ask Melanie to sing again?
(a) "My Guy."
(b) "Will You Still Love Me?"
(c) "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?"
(d) "Hey Sugar."

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 does the protagonist of "The First Day" notice as her mother walks away?

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

4. When the girls arrive at Mildred Harper's house, what does Mildred do?

5. What is Miles' profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Caesar and Carol steal from their mark?

2. Describe the character of Cassandra G. Lewis in "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed".

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

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

5. Describe the final interaction between Caesar and Carol.

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

7. In "The First Day", how well prepared is the protagonist's mother to enroll her child in school?

8. How does Robert treat his daughter Betsy Ann?

9. Describe the errand Gladys' mother pays Cassandra to run.

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

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