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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) The white team.
(b) Both teams play equally well.
(c) It is not discussed.
(d) The black team.

2. What does one of the white players say after the pick up game?
(a) That Jerome is the best basketball player there.
(b) That the coach is a racist pig.
(c) That Jerome is uppity for thinking of trying out for the team.
(d) That Jerome could help them win the state championship.

3. What happens when Jerome sneaks into Bix's room?
(a) He is caught by Bix's stepfather.
(b) He cries.
(c) He is caught by Bix's mother.
(d) He is caught by Bix's brother.

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

5. What school had Jerome planned to attend?
(a) Third Avenue.
(b) Booker T. Washington.
(c) Chestnut.
(d) Parker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Jerome just before school opens?

2. What will be unique about Jerome's situation?

3. What is one reason it is appropriate for Jerome to write about Bix?

4. Where is Bix's mother?

5. Why is Jerome angry?

(see the answer key)

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