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

2. 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) For no reason.
(d) Because they are unpopular.

3. How old is Deja's younger sister Leda, whom she watches every afternoon and evening?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

4. What is Deja's reaction when she thinks Charles is making fun of Ben in class?
(a) She writes a note about Charles's cruelty and passes the note to Sabeen.
(b) She shouts at Charles not to make fun of Ben and stands up with her fists clenched.
(c) She raises her hand and asks Miss Garcia for a clarification.
(d) She runs over and pushes Charles's desk onto the floor.

5. Deja remarks that her father is very scary when he gets mad. What is NOT an impetus Deja mentions as being capable of sparking her father's anger?
(a) Cold coffee.
(b) Paint on a shirt.
(c) Crowds.
(d) Wind.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About what subject does Deja dread the teacher asking her to write an essay?

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

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

5. From what country does Deja say her mother hails, prompting Sabeen's excitement about adding to the cultural map in the school hallway?

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