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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Warm Up" - "First Quarter".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the bet between Jordan and his father on that the narrator describes in "Jordan Bell"?
(a) Whether the game would be lost.
(b) Whether the Krispy Kreme Hot sign was on.
(c) Whether the coach had arrived early for the game.
(d) Whether the McDonald's was open.

2. What musician does the narrator describe listening to with his father in "How I Got My Nickname"?
(a) Charlie Parker.
(b) Louis Armstrong.
(c) Miles Davis.
(d) Horace Silver.

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

4. What team does Josh describe destroying last week in "Josh's Play-by-Play"?
(a) Independence Junior High.
(b) Olive Branch Junior High.
(c) Roberta James Middle.
(d) Hoover Middle.

5. What does the narrator of the poem "Josh Bell" refer to as his "claim to fame"?
(a) "007-Ove."
(b) "JB."
(c) "Da Man."
(d) "Filthy McNasty."

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator of "Josh Bell" says that he is the next "Kevin Durant, LeBron" and who?

2. What is the narrator's father's name?

3. On what album does the song "Filthy McNasty" appear?

4. Where does Josh say he wants to attend college in "JB and I"?

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

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