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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the doctor that Josh's mom tells his dad to call in "The Next Morning"?
(a) Dr. Denali.
(b) Dr. Echols.
(c) Dr. Youngblood.
(d) Dr. Williams.

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

3. What is the first line in the poem "Mom, Since You Asked, I'll Tell You Why I'm So Angry"?
(a) "Because sometimes I get thirsty."
(b) "Because Jordan doesn't talk basketball anymore."
(c) "Because dad tried to dunk."
(d) "Because I want to win a championship."

4. What basketball camp did JB's girlfriend go to, according to the narrator in "Things I Learn at Dinner"?
(a) Maine Women's Basketball Camp.
(b) Nike Hoops Camp for Girls.
(c) Duke Women's Camp for Girls.
(d) Stanford Girld Basketball Camp.

5. What does Josh say that JB hates in "Myocardial Infarction"?
(a) Football.
(b) Girls.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Baseball.

6. Who is compared to a strong wind in the opening of the poem "Storm"?
(a) Josh.
(b) Josh's mom.
(c) Josh's Dad.
(d) JB.

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

8. How many rebounds has JB gotten in the game in "The Nosebleed Section"?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

9. What school has Josh's team just defeated in "Article #1 in the Daily News (December 14)"?
(a) St. Matthews Junior High.
(b) Cordova Middle School.
(c) Olive Branch Junior High.
(d) Independence Junior High.

10. How many points does JB have in the game in "The Nosebleed Section"?
(a) 19.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 5.

11. What does Josh's father say when he awakens in "On Christmas Eve"?
(a) "Where is your brother?"
(b) "How did the game come out?"
(c) "Filthy, I didn't jump ship."
(d) "I love you all."

12. At what hospital is Josh's family in "The Doctor Pats Jordand and Me on the Back and Says"?
(a) St. Luke's Hospital.
(b) St. Mary's Hospital.
(c) Mercy Hospital.
(d) Trinity Pines Hospital.

13. How old was Josh when he pushed a kid out of the swings for JB, according to the narrative in "Santa Claus Stops By"?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 6.

14. How does JB travel to the hospital in "As We're About to Leave for the Final Game"?
(a) By cab.
(b) On his bicyle.
(c) In his mother's car.
(d) In an ambulance.

15. What question does Josh ask his coach when the coach asks if he is sure he is able to play in "During Warm-Ups"?
(a) "Can I step out if I need to?"
(b) "Does the sun come up each day?"
(c) "Can a deaf person write music?"
(d) "Are there wolves in sheeps' clothing?"

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time is the last message from Vondie posted in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

2. What is the state of Josh's father's health in "Myocardial Infarction"?

3. What is the first sentence in "The Doctor Pats Jordan and Me on the Back and Says"?

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

5. What news does Josh's mother relate after the phone call in "As We're About to Leave for the Final Game"?

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