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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Flying Lessons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," what is Merci's father getting in exchange for painting the school?
(a) A plaque in the gym with his name on it.
(b) Merci's tuition.
(c) Custody of Merci and Roli.
(d) $5,000.

2. In "Flying Lessons," who is Yamila?
(a) The concierge.
(b) The boy at the beach's sister.
(c) Santosh's mother.
(d) One of Nani's old friends.

3. In "Flying Lessons," who does Santosh think the boy he meets looks like?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Little Jack Horner.
(c) Little Boy Blue.
(d) Hamlet.

4. In "Flying Lessons," what culture do Santosh and his grandmother belong to?
(a) Indian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Jamaican.
(d) Russian.

5. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," what does Isaiah say to his mother that causes her to slap him?
(a) "When are you gonna get a job?"
(b) "I'm done taking care of Charlie."
(c) "Daddy left because of you."
(d) "I hate rice and beans."

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sol Painting, Inc.," where does Merci go after she gets done working with her father?

2. In "Flying Lessons," what does the grandmother say you can do in Europe?

3. In "Flying Lessons," what is one of the things the boy at the beach likes to do?

4. What is happening at the beginning of the story "The Beans and Rize Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn"?

5. In "The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn," what mushy fruit does Charlie insist on eating?

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