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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are "the unspoken words" described in the poem "After"?

2. In a simile in the poem "The Nosebleed Section," the narrator describes his mother popping up like what in the stands?

3. What is Vondie's girlfriend's favorite color described as in "Even Vondie"?

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

5. What is Josh's father's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the advice in "Basketball Rule #9" apply to life?

2. What character is compared to a storm in the poem "Storm"? How does the author make this comparison?

3. How would you describe Josh's attitude at the hospital in "The Doctor Pats Jordan and Me on the Back And Says"?

4. What are some of the questions that appear in the poem "Questions" in "Fourth Quarter"?

5. What information is related in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

6. How are the Christmas celebrations described in "Santa Claus Stops By"?

7. How is the word "profusely" explored in the poem that has the same name?

8. Why does Josh point out the irony of the doctor's name in "The Next Morning"?

9. What advice does Josh's father give him regarding JB in "The Nosebleed Section"?

10. What does Josh ask his father in "Okay, Dad'? What ultimatum does he make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What health problem does Chuck suffer from? How is this condition highlighted in the narrative? What are the causes of Chuck's health condition? What is the outcome?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Vondie Little in The Crossover. How do Josh and JB know Vondie? How do their relationships evolve in the course of the narrative? Is Vondie a likable character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Chuck's championship ring. What does the ring symbolize? What becomes of the ring? Why is this significant?

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