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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Filthy McNasty" is described as being what mythical creature in the poem by the same name?
(a) "Archangel."
(b) "Manchild."
(c) "Ogre."
(d) "Cyclops."

2. Where does the narrator say JB wants to attend college in "JB and I"?
(a) Ohio State.
(b) Carolina Blue.
(c) Mississippi State.
(d) LSU.

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

4. How many points does Josh describe scoring at the pickup game at the Rec in "Conversation"?
(a) 14.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

5. 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) "Retire."
(c) "Conspire."
(d) "Require."

6. Where does Josh describe going on his way home after practice in "Second-Person"?
(a) To the baseball field.
(b) To the hospital.
(c) To the rec center.
(d) To the library.

7. What does JB do when his father appears to be having a stroke in "I'm on Free Throw Number Twenty-Seven"?
(a) He slaps him.
(b) He sprays him with the garden hose.
(c) He goes inside to call 911.
(d) He calls for his mother.

8. What does the narrator describe hitting his brother over the head with in "On the Way to the Game"?
(a) His fist.
(b) His backpack.
(c) His lunch box.
(d) His jockstrap.

9. What does Josh discover JB doing at the library in "Third Wheel"?
(a) Reading for pleasure.
(b) Studying for a test.
(c) Stealing books.
(d) Kissing his girlfriend.

10. What does Jordan insist that everyone call him, according to the narrator in "Jordan Bell"?
(a) JB.
(b) J.
(c) Filthy McNasty.
(d) Jordan.

11. Where does Josh say his father played basketball in "Phone Conversation (I Sub for JB)"?
(a) The UK.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

12. What is the name of the team that Josh and JB play basketball for?
(a) The Anderson Seahawks.
(b) The Clark County Cougars.
(c) The Indepdendence Badgers.
(d) The Reggie Lewis Wildcats.

13. What does the narrator say his twin brother is in "Jordan Bell"?
(a) "A lover."
(b) "A fast-drive."
(c) "A baller."
(d) "A tiger."

14. What does Josh say he made on his vocabulary test in "Too Good"?
(a) A-.
(b) A+.
(c) B-.
(d) B+.

15. How old was Josh's grandfather when he died, according to the narrator in "Conversation"?
(a) 45.
(b) 42.
(c) 39.
(d) 51.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Vondie said to be in "JB and I"?

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

3. What does Josh's father suggest they go get at the end of the poem "Conversation"?

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

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

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