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Exploring Edward P. Jones' The First Day

by msjcohen · shared Aug 13, 2026
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Edward P JonesThe First DayShort Stories
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What emotional state does the narrator express as they prepare for their first day of school?

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    Question 02

    How does the narrator’s mother contribute to their experience on the first day of school?

    • A)
      By helping them dress and preparing them
    • B)
      By telling them what to expect during school
    • C)
      By taking them to meet their friends
    • D)
      By packing their lunch for school
    Question 03

    Which school does the narrator's mother initially want them to attend?

    • A)
      Walker-Jones
    • B)
      Seaton Elementary School
    • C)
      Mt. Carmel Baptist
    • D)
      Mary Keith School
    Question 04

    What unique method does the mother use to attract the child’s attention during their walk?

    • A)
      Singing a song
    • B)
      Telling a story
    • C)
      Holding their hand tightly
    • D)
      Slapping them
    Question 05

    What is written on the black-and-white speckled cover of the small tablet the narrator carries?

    • A)
      The child's name in big letters
    • B)
      No specific information mentioned
    • C)
      The name of the school
    • D)
      A picture of their mother
    Question 06

    What does the mother do when the narrator repeats a word they overheard?

    • A)
      Laughs and encourages them to repeat it
    • B)
      Slaps the narrator across the mouth
    • C)
      Ignores them completely
    • D)
      Explains what the word means
    Question 07

    How does the mother react when told they are at the wrong school?

    • A)
      She accepts it without question
    • B)
      She insists on talking further with the staff
    • C)
      She leaves immediately in frustration
    • D)
      She laughs at the misunderstanding
    Question 08

    What document does the mother display to support the child’s right to attend school?

    • A)
      Their diploma
    • B)
      A letter from their doctor
    • C)
      Their birth certificate
    • D)
      A letter from the principal
    Question 09

    How does the atmosphere of the registration area affect the narrator?

    • A)
      They feel excited about the new environment
    • B)
      They become overwhelmed and afraid
    • C)
      They feel a sense of belonging
    • D)
      They are indifferent to the surroundings
    Question 10

    What important lesson about her mother’s character does the narrator learn during the school visit?

    • A)
      She is easily intimidated by authority
    • B)
      She values education greatly
    • C)
      She doesn't care about rules
    • D)
      She has many friends among the teachers