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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Last Part, Sections 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who else is scheduled to be in Jerome's new class?
(a) Maurice.
(b) One of the basketball players who wanted Jerome to play on the team.
(c) Braxton Rivers.
(d) One of the basketball players who taunted Jerome.

2. What does Jerome realize as a result of Bix challenging him?
(a) Jerome has his own prejudices.
(b) Jerome is probably wondering about his own ancestry.
(c) Jerome needs to think less about skin color.
(d) Jerome does not need to talk as much as he thought he did.

3. Who shows up in the middle of the game that Jerome is describing?
(a) A police office.
(b) A tall, handsome white man.
(c) A beautiful white woman.
(d) A few gang members.

4. Where is the new court where Jerome practices?
(a) In a predominantly white section of town.
(b) Near the city dump.
(c) Near some train tracks.
(d) Near a junkyard.

5. How does Jerome characterize Mr. Eggelestobbs?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Pretentious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is counting quietly as Jerome approaches the basketball court?

2. What is "You LIke It, It Likes You"?

3. What does Jerome take with him to his favorite basketball court?

4. What is one way Jerome decides to make overtures of friendship to a white student?

5. Why does Jerome worry that some people might think he is a thief?

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