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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Part, Sections 11 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which team is doing best in the black/white game initially?
(a) It is not discussed.
(b) The black team.
(c) The white team.
(d) Both teams play equally well.

2. How does Jerome characterize his behavior that summer?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Fun.
(c) Enlightening.
(d) Misguided.

3. For what do Jerome and his mother prepare?
(a) A basketball tournament.
(b) Jerome's father's absence for several months.
(c) The start of school as always.
(d) A pre-school party.

4. What new laws are in effect that will affect Jerome?
(a) Jim Crow.
(b) Integration.
(c) None.
(d) Separate but equal.

5. To what does the phrase "spin light" pertain?
(a) A video game Bix loves.
(b) Playing pitcher.
(c) Playing soccer goalie.
(d) Playing shortstop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jerome angry?

2. Who visits Jerome just before school opens?

3. What does Jerome eventually recover?

4. What does one of the white players say after the pick up game?

5. Who is Jerome's unseen opponent?

(see the answer key)

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