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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says in "Basketball Rule #9," "When the game is on the line," to do what?
(a) "Shift focus."
(b) "Don't fear."
(c) "Focus."
(d) "Keep running."

2. What does Jordan insist that everyone call him, according to the narrator in "Jordan Bell"?
(a) Filthy McNasty.
(b) JB.
(c) J.
(d) Jordan.

3. Who is described as JB's girlfriend's favorite basketball player in "Things I Learn at Dinner"?
(a) Diana Taurasi.
(b) Skylar Diggins.
(c) Lisa Leslie.
(d) Sheryl Swoopes.

4. Where does Josh say his father played basketball in "Phone Conversation (I Sub for JB)"?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) The UK.

5. What does Josh describe eating for lunch in "JB and I"?
(a) Tuna salad on wheat.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Spinach salad.
(d) Pasta and cheese sauce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator's mother compare his father with in the poem "Josh Bell"?

2. What is the score that Josh says the game is at in "For Dad"?

3. According to the report in "Article #2 in the Daily News (January 14)," Charlie Bell ended his promising basketball career rather than doing what?

4. For how many days does Josh say his father has been in the hospital in "Tanka for Language Arts Class"?

5. "Filthy McNasty" is described as being what mythical creature in the poem by the same name?

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