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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the narrator's mother make his father sit during basketball games in "Mom Tells Dad"?
(a) In the front row.
(b) In the faculty box.
(c) In the top row.
(d) In the middle row.

2. Who are the narrator's favorite rappers who have dreadlocks in "Five Reasons I Have Locks"?
(a) Tupac, Lil Wayne, and Dr. Dre.
(b) Jay Z, Drake, and Dr. Dre.
(c) Kanye West, Eminem, and The Noorious B.I.G.
(d) Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Wale.

3. What word is repeatedly set apart from the others in the poem "I Don't Think I'll Ever Get Used To"?
(a) "Dark."
(b) "Father."
(c) "Alone."
(d) "Love."

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

5. What time is it when a cop pulls over Josh's dad in "Game Time: 6:00 p.m."?
(a) 5:28 p.m.
(b) 5:44 p.m.
(c) 5:35 p.m.
(d) 4:45 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Josh describe Jordan wearing in "Conversation"?

3. At what hospital is Josh's family in "The Doctor Pats Jordand and Me on the Back and Says"?

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

5. What is the court described as doing in the poem "The Last Shot"?

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