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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through New School - Ruined Weekend.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scent does Deja say lingers around all of the students at her new school?
(a) Perfume.
(b) New clothes.
(c) Deodorant.
(d) Soap.

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

3. For what reason does Deja leave out part of her name when she introduces herself to the class?
(a) Her middle name embarrasses her.
(b) She does not want the other kids to know that she raps.
(c) Her nickname refers to a gang affiliation.
(d) In her old neighborhood, the Barneses had been known to be poor.

4. What is NOT an element of Avalon Family Residence mentioned by Deja in her description?
(a) Five people to a room.
(b) Cockroaches.
(c) Two families to a room.
(d) Peeling paint.

5. For what reason does Deja think Sabeen and Ben have become her friends?
(a) Because they are poor.
(b) Because they feel sorry for her.
(c) Because they are unpopular.
(d) For no reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whenever Deja asks about the contents of Pop's briefcase, what is Ma's reply?

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

3. Who suggests to the teacher that she introduce the new students?

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

5. When describing what homeless shelter gangs are all about, what is NOT an element listed by Deja?

(see the answer key)

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