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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. Why does Jerome worry that some people might think he is a thief?
(a) Because he took Bix's cleats out of Bix's bedroom.
(b) Because he took Bix's ball cap out of Bix's bedroom.
(c) Because he took Bix's ball glove out of Bix's bedroom.
(d) Because he took Bix's notebook out of Bix's bedroom.

2. What does Jerome realize after his mother asks him a question about his behavior?
(a) He tends to vocalize basketball plays.
(b) He never talks directly to others.
(c) He does want to be something other than a factory worker.
(d) He is sad that Bix does not seem to want to be friends.

3. Who accompanies Jerome most summer days?
(a) His two older brothers.
(b) His youngest brother.
(c) His best friend, Harold.
(d) No one.

4. Where does Jerome find directions to care for a baseball glove?
(a) Hanging in the locker room.
(b) In Bix's notebook.
(c) In a piece of paper in Bix's locker.
(d) In an old book that belongs to Jerome's dad.

5. Upon what does Jerome's mother not pay attention to concerning other people?
(a) Their achievements.
(b) Their social status.
(c) Who they're not and what they don't do.
(d) Their clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the phrase "spin light" pertain?

2. In what city does Jerome live?

3. What do the younger siblings of some of the ball players do?

4. What could Jerome and everyone else in the stands see about one of the spectators?

5. What is Jerome's preferred sport?

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