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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Young Lions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the protagonist of "The First Day" initiates the "old, old game", how does her mother respond?
(a) The protagonist's mother whispers to the protagonist that she is a big girl now.
(b) The protagonist's mother breaks from her role in the game to dismiss the protagonist's action.
(c) The protagonist's mother becomes angry that the protagonist is behaving in this way publicly.
(d) The protagonist's mother smiles and plays along.

2. What type of job does Manny offer to Caesar to tide him over until he succeeds with his heist?
(a) Bartending.
(b) Security.
(c) Busing tables.
(d) Trash detail.

3. How many times this week has Caesar dreamed of the mentally disabled woman he plans to defraud?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. What are Robert and Clara pretending to fight over?
(a) Places where they can eat dinner.
(b) Their share of the newspaper.
(c) Use of an umbrella.
(d) Cab fare.

5. In "The First Day", what does the protagonist do as an "old, old game" between her and her mother?
(a) The protagonist squeezes her mother's hand too tight.
(b) The protagonist presses her mother's lips together.
(c) The protagonist pretends to refuse a kiss.
(d) The protagonist bats her eyelashes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist of "The First Day" have for breakfast?

2. How long has Caesar been watching the mentally disabled woman?

3. What is the last thing the protagonist hears of her mother as she starts class in "The First Day"?

4. To what does the protagonist compare the admissions worker's pearls in "The First Day"?

5. What color are the pigeons Betsy Ann receives from Miles?

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