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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Small Groups - Recent Past, Far Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Deja leave out part of her name when she introduces herself to the class?
(a) Her nickname refers to a gang affiliation.
(b) In her old neighborhood, the Barneses had been known to be poor.
(c) She does not want the other kids to know that she raps.
(d) Her middle name embarrasses her.

2. When Miss Garcia first asks Deja which communities Deja belongs to, Deja gives only two answers initially. What are those two answers?
(a) Friends and school.
(b) Family and New York City.
(c) Family and school.
(d) School and Brooklyn.

3. What is the difference between Miss Garcia's photo of the Manhattan skyline and the real skyline the children are viewing out the window?
(a) The Twin Towers are gone.
(b) The Statue of Liberty has moved.
(c) The Meatpacking district is now gentrified.
(d) In the photo, the Christmas Tree is in Rockefeller Center.

4. For what reason does Pop often groan in his sleep?
(a) He has nightmares.
(b) He has back pain.
(c) He has neck pain.
(d) He has knee pain.

5. Who suggests to the teacher that she introduce the new students?
(a) Deja.
(b) Ben.
(c) Jacqueline.
(d) Sabeen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who at her new school reminds Deja of her younger brother Ray?

2. Miss Garcia reveals that at the end of their 9/11 studies, they will cross what bridge to view the 9/11 Memorial?

3. What project does Deja share with the class when her other project has been destroyed?

4. What question does Deja ask Sabeen that causes Sabeen to start crying at Ben's house?

5. Even though Deja is not enjoying school at the moment when the class discusses 9/11, she says that school is still better than what?

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