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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Fourth 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 does the narrator say his twin brother is in "Jordan Bell"?
(a) "A tiger."
(b) "A lover."
(c) "A baller."
(d) "A fast-drive."

3. What word from "Dribbling" is spaced out across the page of the poem?
(a) "Alone."
(b) "Dancing."
(c) "Slipping."
(d) "Rocking."

4. In one line from the poem "Mom, Since You Asked, I'll Tell You Why I'm So Angry," Josh says, "Because the only thing that matters is" what?
(a) "Dad."
(b) "Love."
(c) "Swish."
(d) "Life."

5. At what time is the first message posted in "Text Messages from Vondie"?
(a) 7:45.
(b) 8:05.
(c) 7:35.
(d) 8:24.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Filthy McNasty" is described as being what mythical creature in the poem by the same name?

2. What team does Josh describe destroying last week in "Josh's Play-by-Play"?

3. What musician does Josh describe listening to in "I Don't Think I'll Ever Get Used To"?

4. Where does Josh envision JB when his team is meditating in "At Practice"?

5. Who kissed JB in Sunday School, according to the narrator in "JB and I"?

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