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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is JB described in "After"?
(a) "Bandaged and hurt."
(b) "Volcanic and weighty."
(c) "Solemn and wounded."
(d) "Piercing and ominous."

2. What does the narrator describe his sweat doing in the poem "The Last Shot"?
(a) Pouring.
(b) Sizzling.
(c) Coursing.
(d) Drizzling.

3. What does Josh's father suggest Josh do in regards to JB in "The Nosebleed Section"?
(a) Give him an ultimatum.
(b) Call him.
(c) Buy him a gift.
(d) Write him a letter.

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

5. At what time is the first text message posted in "Text Messages from Mom, Part Two"?
(a) 6:45.
(b) 5:47.
(c) 7:34.
(d) 8:23.

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

7. What does JB's girlfriend ask for seconds of at the dinner table in "The Girl Who Stole My Brother"?
(a) Tuna casserole.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Spaghetti and meatballs.
(d) Vegetable lasagna.

8. How many points does JB have in the game in "The Nosebleed Section"?
(a) 5.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 19.

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

10. What does Josh say Uncle Bob's lemon pound cake looks like in "Santa Claus Stops By"?
(a) Baked Alaska.
(b) Jell-O.
(c) A train wreck.
(d) Rice pudding.

11. What does Josh say Uncle Bob's turkey tastes like in "Santa Claus Stops By"?
(a) Charcoal.
(b) Cardboard.
(c) Butter and herbs.
(d) Burned rubber.

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

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

14. 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) "Alone."
(c) "Dark."
(d) "Love."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Josh describe his mother repeatedly singing in "The Doctor Pats Jordan and Me on the Back and Says"?

2. Where does Josh describe volunteering in "This Week, I"?

3. At what time is the first message posted in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

4. What does Josh describe eating for dessert in the beginning of "Final Jeopardy"?

5. What does the postscript say in "Dear Jordan"?

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