View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Second Quarter".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is JB doing while Josh tries to talk to him in "Conversation"?
(a) Homework.
(b) Making dinner.
(c) Writing on the computer.
(d) Talking on the phone.

2. Who is the only other undefeated team in "At Practice"?
(a) Andersonville Junior High.
(b) Olive Branch Junior High.
(c) St. Lawrence Middle School.
(d) Independence Junior High.

3. What does the narrator say the only thing his brother loves more than basketball is in "Jordan Bell"?
(a) Running.
(b) Betting.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

4. What does the narrator say his twin brother is in "Jordan Bell"?
(a) "A fast-drive."
(b) "A baller."
(c) "A lover."
(d) "A tiger."

5. The narrator of "Josh Bell" says that he is the next "Kevin Durant, LeBron" and who?
(a) "Kobe Bryant."
(b) "Magic Johnson."
(c) "Michael Jordan."
(d) "Chris Paul."

Short Answer Questions

1. What team does Josh describe having just beaten in "Mom Calls Me into the Kitchen"?

2. What is the narrator's father's name?

3. How many points does Josh describe scoring at the pickup game at the Rec in "Conversation"?

4. What word does the narrator tell his father that no one uses anymore in "How I Got My Nickname"?

5. What is the single sentence that comprises the poem "Basketball Rule #5"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 238 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample