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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of college does Cedric wish to attend?
(a) An all black college.
(b) A college in California.
(c) Ivy League.
(d) A college that caters to kids from the ghetto.

3. Why does Cedric's father beat him?
(a) Cedric was disrespectful.
(b) Cedric stole coins.
(c) Cedric got a bad report card.
(d) Cedric was disrespectful to his grandmother.

4. What teacher mentors Cedric throughout his high school career?
(a) Mr. Washington.
(b) Mr. Travis.
(c) Miss Watkins.
(d) Mr. Taylor.

5. Where does Cedric decide to apply to college?
(a) Brown.
(b) UDC.
(c) Howard.
(d) Maryland.

6. Why are most of the classes that Cedric takes at Ballou not very challenging?
(a) The teachers are not well versed in their subjects.
(b) The students are so rowdy, the teachers cannot teach.
(c) Passing grades are awarded simply for coming to class.
(d) The school board will not purchase new textbooks.

7. How many points does Cedric raise his SAT score when he takes it again?
(a) 200 points.
(b) 1,000 points.
(c) None, his score was lower.
(d) 50 points.

8. Where does LaTisha plan to go to college?
(a) University of the District of Columbia.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Brown.
(d) Howard.

9. Where does Cedric Gilliam want to take Cedric the summer after graduation?
(a) To a movie.
(b) To dinner.
(c) Budweiser Concert Series.
(d) To a ball game.

10. Who receives as many awards as Cedric does?
(a) Phillip Atkins.
(b) LaTisha Williams.
(c) LaCountiss Spinner.
(d) James Davis.

11. Which student at M.I.T. does Cedric ask to help him?
(a) Micah Mitchell.
(b) Andrew Parker.
(c) Jenica Dover.
(d) Isa Williams.

12. Who is the leader of these fifteen hundred men?
(a) Malcolm X.
(b) Jesse Jackson.
(c) Clarence Thomas.
(d) Louis Farrakhan.

13. What does Cedric do before mailing his college application?
(a) Reminisced.
(b) Prayed.
(c) Sang a gospel song.
(d) Meditated.

14. How do Cedric's SAT scores compare to the other students at M.I.T.?
(a) His scores are lower than the other students' scores are, but only by a few points.
(b) His scores are much lower than the other students' scores are.
(c) His scores are about the same as the other students' scores are.
(d) His scores are higher than the other students' scores are.

15. What score does Cedric get on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test?
(a) 75 out of 160.
(b) 125 out of 160.
(c) 155 out of 160.
(d) 50 out of 160.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the principal at Ballou Senior High?

2. What does Cedric do at church one day when singing in the choir?

3. What happens to students listed on the "Wall of Honor?"

4. Who is Cedric's benefactor?

5. What is Cedric's summer job before college?

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