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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what minor-league baseball team did Michael Jordan play, as revealed in "Final Jeopardy"?
(a) The Frisco RoughRiders.
(b) The Springfield Cardinals.
(c) The Birmingham Barons.
(d) The Carolina Mudcats.

2. What does Josh describe doing during practice in "This Week, I"?
(a) Calling his girlfriend.
(b) Playing computer games.
(c) Cleaning the garage.
(d) Reading and writing.

3. What is the first sentence in "The Doctor Pats Jordan and Me on the Back and Says"?
(a) "Your father is in a coma."
(b) "Your father is resting now."
(c) "Your father is no longer with us."
(d) "Your dad should be fine."

4. What word in the poem "Okay, Dad" is printed smaller than all of the other words?
(a) "Love."
(b) "Father."
(c) "Basketball."
(d) "Maybe."

5. Who is the doctor that Josh's mom tells his dad to call in "The Next Morning"?
(a) Dr. Denali.
(b) Dr. Echols.
(c) Dr. Youngblood.
(d) Dr. Williams.

6. In a simile in the poem "The Nosebleed Section," the narrator describes his mother popping up like what in the stands?
(a) A weasel.
(b) An umbrella.
(c) A jack-in-the-box.
(d) A rabbit.

7. In "For Dad," the narrator says, "I wish the ref could stop the clock of" what?
(a) "My fear."
(b) "My life."
(c) "My dreams."
(d) "All time."

8. Where does JB ask to go after practice in "The Next Morning"?
(a) To church.
(b) To the mall.
(c) To the movies.
(d) To KFC.

9. What word is repeatedly set apart from the others in the poem "I Don't Think I'll Ever Get Used To"?
(a) "Father."
(b) "Dark."
(c) "Alone."
(d) "Love."

10. Who is JB and Josh's team set to play next week in "Article #1 in the Daily News (December 14)"?
(a) The St. Matthews Middle Giants.
(b) The Cook County Patriots.
(c) The Olive Branch Wildcats.
(d) The Independence Red Rockets.

11. What does Josh describe eating for dessert in the beginning of "Final Jeopardy"?
(a) Fruit cocktail.
(b) Doughnuts.
(c) Apple pie.
(d) Cherry pie.

12. What school has Josh's team just defeated in "Article #1 in the Daily News (December 14)"?
(a) Olive Branch Junior High.
(b) Independence Junior High.
(c) St. Matthews Junior High.
(d) Cordova Middle School.

13. What is the final word that is printed smaller than the others in the poem "The Last Shot"?
(a) "Cheers."
(b) "Over."
(c) "Win."
(d) "Sorrow."

14. How many rebounds has JB gotten in the game in "The Nosebleed Section"?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

15. What is JB doing on his bunk when the phone rings in "As We're About to Leave for the Final Game"?
(a) Typing on his laptop.
(b) Talking on his cell phone.
(c) Listening to his iPod.
(d) Reading a magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one line from the poem "Mom, Since You Asked, I'll Tell You Why I'm So Angry," Josh says, "Because the only thing that matters is" what?

2. How many people does Josh describe hugging in "Santa Claus Stops By"?

3. For how many days does Josh say his father has been in the hospital in "Tanka for Language Arts Class"?

4. What does Vondie's girlfriend want to be when she grows up, according to the narrator in "Even Vondie"?

5. What does Josh say his mother packed in his lunch in "No Pizza and Fries"?

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