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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Yusef wring out his jersey after the first half of the first game?
(a) Floor.
(b) Bathroom.
(c) Bleachers.
(d) Cooler.

2. Why did Preet Patel miss basketball tryouts?
(a) He had the flu.
(b) His grandmother's funeral.
(c) He had bronchitis.
(d) His uncle's funeral.

3. How old is the gym that Mr. Patel plays in for their first game?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 70 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 65 years.

4. What does Greg say the first teams to play basketball used for a hoop?
(a) Box with no bottom.
(b) Large wicker basket.
(c) Peach basket.
(d) Hula hoop hung on a tree.

5. What is the score of Greg's team's first game at half time?
(a) 15-2.
(b) 26-1.
(c) 38-6.
(d) 38-3.

6. Where does a rival team member foul Greg during Greg's team's first away game?
(a) Chest.
(b) Back.
(c) Arm.
(d) Shoulder.

7. What was the final score for Greg's team's first away game?
(a) 73-2.
(b) 103-2.
(c) 88-0.
(d) 97-6.

8. Where is the first practice for Mr. Patel's basketball team?
(a) Elementary school.
(b) High school.
(c) Middle school.
(d) Community center.

9. Where does Greg's team have to meet during half time when Coach Patel gives them a speech?
(a) Men's bathroom.
(b) Outside.
(c) Concession stand.
(d) Hall.

10. What type of ball does Greg say the first teams to play basketball used?
(a) Volleyball.
(b) Soccer ball.
(c) Playground ball.
(d) Beach ball.

11. After Mr. Patel returns with basketballs for a practice, what drills does he have the team members practice?
(a) Passing.
(b) Agility drills.
(c) Dribbling.
(d) Free throws.

12. Pretty soon after Greg's first away game starts, by how many points is the other team ahead?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 20.

13. Who is the point guard on Mr. Patel's team for their first game?
(a) Kevin Pomodoro.
(b) Ruby Bird.
(c) Tommy Chu.
(d) Yusef Meskin.

14. What do old-times in Greg's town always do when they mention the town that is their biggest rival?
(a) Spit.
(b) Yell.
(c) Curse.
(d) Give a thumbs down.

15. How many days a week does Mr. Patel's team practice?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of Coach Patel's speech during half time of Greg's team's first away game?

2. How many days does Greg remember that he did a basketball unit in Phys Ed last year?

3. When Mr. Heffley calls the police regarding kids using the basketball at his house, how long does it take the police to come?

4. What do Greg and the others on Mr. Patel's team play with when Mr. Patel runs home to get basketballs for a practice?

5. How many basketball teams are there for Greg's entire grade?

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