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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does JB throw to Josh in "He Probably"?
(a) His father's ring.
(b) The telephone.
(c) His backpack.
(d) A book.

2. What does JB do when his father appears to be having a stroke in "I'm on Free Throw Number Twenty-Seven"?
(a) He calls for his mother.
(b) He sprays him with the garden hose.
(c) He goes inside to call 911.
(d) He slaps him.

3. What is Vondie's girlfriend's favorite color described as in "Even Vondie"?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Purple.
(d) Black.

4. What is the final word that is printed smaller than the others in the poem "The Last Shot"?
(a) "Sorrow."
(b) "Cheers."
(c) "Over."
(d) "Win."

5. What word is repeatedly set apart from the others in the poem "I Don't Think I'll Ever Get Used To"?
(a) "Father."
(b) "Love."
(c) "Dark."
(d) "Alone."

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the word "Churlish" described in the poem with the same name?

2. What is the narrator's Number 2 reason listed in "Five Reasons I Have Locks"?

3. What does Josh's father describe writing a book titled in "Questions"?

4. Where does Josh say his father played basketball in "Phone Conversation (I Sub for JB)"?

5. Whom does Josh say JB is too shy to talk to in "Ironic"?

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