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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Pretender.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cedric avoid Delante "Head" Coleman?
(a) He once put a gun to Cedric's head.
(b) He and his crew enjoy bothering honor students.
(c) He knifed Cedric once.
(d) He always tries to sell drugs to Cedric.

2. Which classmate of Cedric's is killed in a robbery at McDonalds?
(a) Lawan Foster.
(b) Marvin Peay.
(c) James Davis.
(d) Phillip Atkins.

3. Why are there very few athletes at Ballou?
(a) Most of the students are on drugs.
(b) The 2.0 required grade point average is too high for most students.
(c) The 2.75 required grade point average is too high for most students.
(d) Most students do not want to work that hard.

4. What old friend from Jefferson does Cedric call from M.I.T.?
(a) Philip Atkins.
(b) David Smith.
(c) Torrence Parks.
(d) John Brown.

5. What grade upsets Cedric his senior year?
(a) A B in Physics.
(b) A C in Physics.
(c) A B in English.
(d) A B in History.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the faculty director of the M.I.T. program?

2. Where does Trilling suggest Cedric apply to college?

3. What do the other students do after Cedric's talk with Trilling?

4. What teacher mentors Cedric throughout his high school career?

5. Where does Cedric decide to apply to college?

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