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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of Josh's father's health in "Myocardial Infarction"?
(a) He is in a coma.
(b) He has turned blind.
(c) He is paralyzed.
(d) He has had a brain aneurysm.

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

3. What is the punchline for Josh's dad's joke in "Final Jeopardy," "Y'all know what the mama turkey said to her naughty son?"
(a) "To get to the other side."
(b) "If your papa could see your now, he'd turn over in his gravy!"
(c) "Because she wouldn't let him in the door!"
(d) "Because there were no mashed potatoes on the table!"

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

5. What is Josh's father's nickname?
(a) "Filthy McNasty."
(b) "Swoosh."
(c) "Slam-Dunk."
(d) "Da Man."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the postscript say in "Dear Jordan"?

2. What does the narrator's mother compare the narrator with in the poem "Josh Bell"?

3. What is the name of Josh and JB's mother?

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

5. Who is JB and Josh's team set to play next week in "Article #1 in the Daily News (December 14)"?

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