3. 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.

4. About what does Jerome's Communications teacher lecture Jerome?
(a) How athletics prevents Jerome from discovering the truth about himself.
(b) That communications will ensure Jerome's acceptance into college.
(c) That boys who much learn to cook do not belong on the basketball court.
(d) That communication is the cornerstone of success.

5. Of what does Jerome's mother assure him concerning her anger?
(a) It is not about anything Jerome has done.
(b) She needs to feel the anger but still loves him.
(c) She will get over it.
(d) She is working on getting rid of her anger.

6. With whom does Jerome speak after the ball game?
(a) The driver of the grill truck.
(b) The driver of the drink truck.
(c) The police officer.
(d) The white coach.

7. Why is Jerome angry?
(a) His father insisted he play football.
(b) Bix laughs at Jerome when Jerome trips.
(c) He thinks Bix thinks Bix is too good to spend time with black people.
(d) His father would not let him play baseball.

8. What does the counselor tell Jerome about his new class?
(a) He will have to stay after school to catch up for a week.
(b) He will be the only boy in the class.
(c) He will not be the only boy in the class.
(d) He will have to get his mother's permission to take the class.

9. How does the counselor respond to Jerome's choice of schedule change?
(a) She is happy to see Jerome making the choice to stay in French class.
(b) She disapproves it.
(c) She reluctantly approves.
(d) She thinks Jerome is unaware of the impact of his choice.

10. What chore does Jerome assume at home?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Ironing.
(c) Lawn work.
(d) Cooking.

11. What does Jerome realize after his mother asks him a question about his behavior?
(a) He never talks directly to others.
(b) He tends to vocalize basketball plays.
(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.

12. Who are some people Jerome's brother continually analyzes?
(a) Jerome's brother's classmates.
(b) Jerome's brother's teachers.
(c) The baseball team the brother coaches.
(d) Jerome's brother's Sunday school teacher and the church's preacher.

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

14. What does the person do who shows up in the middle of the game?
(a) Cheers for Maurice.
(b) Cheers for Bix.
(c) Picks a fight with some of the ball players.
(d) Arrests one of the spectators.

15. What is another way Jerome uses to find friends?
(a) How the person refers to their "colored" help.
(b) How the person speaks French.
(c) If the person is into basketball.
(d) How the person talks about civil rights.