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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September - October.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What river does Claudia describe crossing over the bridge after leaving the airport in September: "The Before"?
(a) The Klamath River.
(b) The Anacostia River.
(c) The Colorado River.
(d) The Trinity River.

2. Who is Monday's brother that should have been in line with the fifth graders in September: "The Before"?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Jack.
(c) Michael.
(d) August.

3. Where did Claudia's mother work in September: "The Before"?
(a) A bakery.
(b) An elementary school.
(c) A veteran's canteen.
(d) A bakery.

4. What color are the walls of Claudia's room described as in September: "The Before"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Lavender.

5. What high school did Claudia say she wanted to attend in October: "The Before"?
(a) Cordoza High School.
(b) Banneker High School.
(c) Winnaker High School.
(d) Goza High School.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the public housing complex where Monday lived?

2. Who is Shayla's best friend?

3. What television show was playing inside Monday's house when Claudia got the nerve to go there in September: "The Before"?

4. What color does Claudia remark that everyone sees differently in the preface to September?

5. Claudia's story begins the day before she entered what grade?

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