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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Girl Who Raised Pigeons," how many years pass before Betsy Ann wants to see the pigeons again?
(a) 2.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 15.

2. What does the protagonist's mother do when the teacher introduces herself in "The First Day"?
(a) The protagonist's mother challenges the woman because she seems too young.
(b) The protagonist's mother smiles proudly.
(c) The protagonist's mother stares at her.
(d) The protagonist's mother tears up a bit.

3. How does Betsy Ann's father get to work in the morning?
(a) By taxicab.
(b) By bus.
(c) By train.
(d) By car.

4. In "The Girl Who Raised Pigeons", what game do the boys play in the schoolyard?
(a) Jumprope.
(b) Poison.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Dodge ball.

5. In "The First Day", what does the protagonist liken her mother to as her mother pulls documents from her purse?
(a) A bumbling fool.
(b) A secretary.
(c) A magician.
(d) A library.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The First Day", what time does the protagonist's mother promise to pick her up?

2. What advice does Robert receive from Carleton and Carlos?

3. How does Betsy Ann's father deal with the dead pigeons?

4. Where do Betsy Ann's pigeons fly away to each morning?

5. Why does the protagonist's mother need help with the school forms in "The First Day"?

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