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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator of "Josh Bell" says that he is the next "Kevin Durant, LeBron" and who?
(a) "Kobe Bryant."
(b) "Chris Paul."
(c) "Magic Johnson."
(d) "Michael Jordan."

2. What does Josh say Uncle Bob's lemon pound cake looks like in "Santa Claus Stops By"?
(a) Rice pudding.
(b) Baked Alaska.
(c) A train wreck.
(d) Jell-O.

3. What does Josh describe doing during practice in "This Week, I"?
(a) Calling his girlfriend.
(b) Playing computer games.
(c) Cleaning the garage.
(d) Reading and writing.

4. How old does the narrator say he and his brother are almost in "JB and I"?
(a) 13.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 15.

5. Where does Josh say his mother is in "Too Good"?
(a) At a conference.
(b) At the game.
(c) At her office.
(d) At church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Josh describe eating for dessert in the beginning of "Final Jeopardy"?

2. What is the first word in the poem "Fast Break" that extends downward on the page?

3. Where does the narrator's mother make his father sit during basketball games in "Mom Tells Dad"?

4. How are "the unspoken words" described in the poem "After"?

5. What does Josh say his mother never lets them have in "Suspension"?

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