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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time is the last message from Vondie posted in "Text Messages from Vondie"?
(a) 8:45.
(b) 9:02.
(c) 10:00.
(d) 8:07.

2. What is the name of Josh and JB's mother?
(a) Athena.
(b) Mary.
(c) Crystal.
(d) Alice.

3. "Filthy McNasty" is described as being what mythical creature in the poem by the same name?
(a) "Ogre."
(b) "Cyclops."
(c) "Archangel."
(d) "Manchild."

4. What news does Josh's mother relate after the phone call in "As We're About to Leave for the Final Game"?
(a) Josh's father has died.
(b) Josh's father had another heart attack.
(c) Josh's father is being released.
(d) Josh's father has gone into another coma.

5. How are "the unspoken words" described in the poem "After"?
(a) "Piercing and ominous."
(b) "Bandaged and hurt."
(c) "Solemn and wounded."
(d) "Volcanic and weighty."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Josh's father pulled over in "Game Time: 6:00 p.m."?

2. What position does Josh Bell's mother have at his school?

3. What is the first line in the poem "Mom, Since You Asked, I'll Tell You Why I'm So Angry"?

4. What is the punchline for Josh's dad's joke in "Final Jeopardy," "Y'all know what the mama turkey said to her naughty son?"

5. What does the coach tell the team they need to work on in "At Practice"?

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