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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. From what song is the epigraph of the novel Towers Falling taken?
(a) My Country 'tis of Thee.
(b) This Land is Your Land.
(c) America the Beautiful.
(d) Yankee Doodle.

2. Ben says that when one person dies, it ripples outward "like" (70) what?
(a) Sounds.
(b) Disease.
(c) Waves.
(d) Rays of light.

3. 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 raises her hand and asks Miss Garcia for a clarification.
(c) She shouts at Charles not to make fun of Ben and stands up with her fists clenched.
(d) She runs over and pushes Charles's desk onto the floor.

4. What is NOT an element of Ben's physical appearance?
(a) Freckles.
(b) Wire-rim glasses.
(c) Very short hair.
(d) A ponytail.

5. For what reason does Pop often groan in his sleep?
(a) He has back pain.
(b) He has knee pain.
(c) He has nightmares.
(d) He has neck pain.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much does Deja's mother's pay get docked if she is even ten minutes late for work?

4. What does Ben say he plans to do when he is old enough to drive?

5. After Deja writes a short essay and Miss Garcia tells Deja she can do better, what action does Miss Garcia take?

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