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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Monday and Claudia go for carryout in September: "One Year Before the Before"?
(a) Jack's Burgers and Fries.
(b) Mr. Chang's Carryout.
(c) Mr. Panang's To-Go.
(d) Taj Mahal to Go.

2. What band did Claudia's father play congas for in September: "The Before"?
(a) The Miller Boyz.
(b) The Scenesters.
(c) Dos Fat Brothers.
(d) The Shaw Boyz.

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

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

5. At what airport did Claudia arrive in the beginning of September: "The Before"?
(a) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
(b) Reagan Washington National Airport.
(c) Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.
(d) John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of side business does Claudia say her mother had started a few summers ago in September: "The After"?

4. What high school did Claudia say she wanted to attend in October: "The Before"?

5. What is the name of the dance school that Claudia attended?

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