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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the single sentence that comprises the poem "Basketball Rule #5"?
(a) "If you miss enough of life's free throws you will pay in the end."
(b) "No matter how down you get, always leave your heart on the court."
(c) "When you stop playing your game you've already lost."
(d) "Live smarter, play hard, practice harder."

2. What is JB doing on his bunk when the phone rings in "As We're About to Leave for the Final Game"?
(a) Reading a magazine.
(b) Talking on his cell phone.
(c) Typing on his laptop.
(d) Listening to his iPod.

3. What is the state of Josh's father's health in "Myocardial Infarction"?
(a) He has had a brain aneurysm.
(b) He is paralyzed.
(c) He has turned blind.
(d) He is in a coma.

4. What is Josh's father's nickname?
(a) "Swoosh."
(b) "Da Man."
(c) "Filthy McNasty."
(d) "Slam-Dunk."

5. What does Josh compare Vondie's girlfriend's butt to in "Even Vondie"?
(a) An apple.
(b) A washing board.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Vermont.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Josh describe making fun of on the bus in "I Don't Know"?

3. What does Josh describe beating JB in, in "Too Good"?

4. Josh describes relatives visiting the hospital from how many states in "Santa Claus Stops By"?

5. What is the final score in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

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