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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Last Part, Sections 25 and 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bix seem in Home Economics class?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Shy and uncomfortable.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Confident.

2. What is one way Jerome decides to make overtures of friendship to a white student?
(a) Listening to their book reports.
(b) Seeing who seems to be relaxed around him.
(c) Seeing who nods at him.
(d) Seeing who will laugh at his jokes.

3. What does Jerome notice about Bix's shoes?
(a) They are terribly scuffed.
(b) The shoe laces are from tennis shoes.
(c) They are well shined.
(d) They have holes in them.

4. What does Miss Pimton say about what they are going to make?
(a) It has much less sugar than the real thing.
(b) It is less tasty than the real thing.
(c) It is cheaper than the real thing.
(d) It is more nutritious than the real thing.

5. What does Bix's stepfather say affected Bix's relationship with his mother?
(a) Bix's obsession with the truth.
(b) Bix's obstinacy.
(c) Bix's refusal to give in ever.
(d) Bix's obsession with his mother being something she is not.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jerome later find out when he first thought things were back to being right in his secret place?

2. What class is it suggested that Jerome take?

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

4. What does Jerome's momma realize that Jerome's been neglecting?

5. How does Jerome try to break the ice between him and Bix?

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