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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Small Groups - Recent Past, Far Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tactic does Deja say her mother uses whenever Deja wants to talk about Pop?
(a) She changes the subject.
(b) She says that when Pop is ready, he will share more with Deja.
(c) She leaves the room.
(d) She says that some things are better left in the past.

2. Who suggests to the teacher that she introduce the new students?
(a) Jacqueline.
(b) Ben.
(c) Sabeen.
(d) Deja.

3. How does Deja learn the name of her new teacher, even though the teacher forgets to introduce herself to the class?
(a) It is written on the whiteboard.
(b) Deja speaks to the new teacher before class.
(c) The principal tells the class the name of their new teacher.
(d) Deja has received a letter with her new teacher's name on it.

4. Whenever Deja asks about the contents of Pop's briefcase, what is Ma's reply?
(a) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from Pop's rock collection.
(b) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from Pop's last good job.
(c) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from the safe deposit box the family used to rent.
(d) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from Ma's inheritance.

5. Miss Garcia reveals that at the end of their 9/11 studies, they will cross what bridge to view the 9/11 Memorial?
(a) The Queensboro Bridge.
(b) Williamsburg Bridge.
(c) The Brooklyn Bridge.
(d) The Manhattan Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Deja's reaction when she thinks Charles is making fun of Ben in class?

2. How does Deja say she feels when Ma thanks her for watching Ray and Leda?

3. What sort of job does Deja's mother have?

4. Deja remarks to the reader that her friend Keisha had stopped speaking to her after what event happened?

5. What is NOT an item that Deja names within her description of the things she always has to tell Leda and Ray the family cannot afford?

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