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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the report in "Article #2 in the Daily News (January 14)," Charlie Bell ended his promising basketball career rather than doing what?
(a) Having surgery on his knee.
(b) Undergoing drug testing.
(c) Moving to the United States.
(d) Moving to Europe.

2. What does Josh say his mother packed in his lunch in "No Pizza and Fries"?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Spinach and tofu salad.
(c) Tuna salad on wheat.
(d) Chicken noodle soup.

3. Who is compared to a strong wind in the opening of the poem "Storm"?
(a) Josh's Dad.
(b) JB.
(c) Josh.
(d) Josh's mom.

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

5. How many free throws does Josh achieve in a row in "Free Throws"?
(a) 39.
(b) 50.
(c) 27.
(d) 49.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What basketball camp did JB's girlfriend go to, according to the narrator in "Things I Learn at Dinner"?

3. What game does Josh's team win in "This Week, I"?

4. By what nickname does JB call Josh in "Free Throws"?

5. What is the first question in "Questions"?

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