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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator's mother compare his father with in the poem "Josh Bell"?
(a) "A red Corvette."
(b) "A magnolia tree."
(c) "A pickup truck."
(d) "An ol' Chevette."

2. 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 McDonald's was open.
(c) Whether the coach had arrived early for the game.
(d) Whether the Krispy Kreme Hot sign was on.

3. What does Josh have a book report due tomorrow on in "Second-Person"?
(a) To Have and Have Not.
(b) The Giver.
(c) The Tipping Point.
(d) 1984.

4. The narrator says in the poem "Josh Bell," "See when I play ball, / I'm on fire. / When I shoot, I" what?
(a) "Inspire."
(b) "Conspire."
(c) "Retire."
(d) "Require."

5. Why is Josh's father pulled over in "Game Time: 6:00 p.m."?
(a) Because he ran a streetlight.
(b) Because of a broken taillight.
(c) Because he ran a stop sign.
(d) Because he was speeding.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the narrator's favorite rappers who have dreadlocks in "Five Reasons I Have Locks"?

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

4. What does the narrator say the only thing his brother loves more than basketball is in "Jordan Bell"?

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

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