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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe "Dad and Mom" in "After"?
(a) "Solemn and wounded."
(b) "Volcanic and weighty."
(c) "Bandaged and hurt."
(d) "Piercing and ominous."

2. What question does Josh ask his coach when the coach asks if he is sure he is able to play in "During Warm-Ups"?
(a) "Can I step out if I need to?"
(b) "Are there wolves in sheeps' clothing?"
(c) "Does the sun come up each day?"
(d) "Can a deaf person write music?"

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) "Because there were no mashed potatoes on the table!"
(c) "If your papa could see your now, he'd turn over in his gravy!"
(d) "Because she wouldn't let him in the door!"

4. What is the first line in the poem "Mom, Since You Asked, I'll Tell You Why I'm So Angry"?
(a) "Because Jordan doesn't talk basketball anymore."
(b) "Because dad tried to dunk."
(c) "Because I want to win a championship."
(d) "Because sometimes I get thirsty."

5. What does Josh's father say when he awakens in "On Christmas Eve"?
(a) "Filthy, I didn't jump ship."
(b) "How did the game come out?"
(c) "I love you all."
(d) "Where is your brother?"

6. What is Vondie's girlfriend's favorite color described as in "Even Vondie"?
(a) Purple.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

7. What does Josh say his mother never lets them have in "Suspension"?
(a) Potato chips.
(b) Candy.
(c) Soda.
(d) Sandwiches.

8. How many rebounds has JB gotten in the game in "The Nosebleed Section"?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

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

10. Where does JB ask to go after practice in "The Next Morning"?
(a) To church.
(b) To KFC.
(c) To the movies.
(d) To the mall.

11. What does Josh's father describe writing a book titled in "Questions"?
(a) "Thing's I've Learned on the Court."
(b) "My Days in the Euroleague."
(c) "Fast Changes."
(d) "Basketball Rules."

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

13. Who is the coach of Josh and JB's basketball team?
(a) Coach Hawkins.
(b) Coach Anderson.
(c) Coach Williams.
(d) Coach Echols.

14. Who is described as JB's girlfriend's favorite basketball player in "Things I Learn at Dinner"?
(a) Sheryl Swoopes.
(b) Diana Taurasi.
(c) Skylar Diggins.
(d) Lisa Leslie.

15. What musician does Josh describe listening to in "I Don't Think I'll Ever Get Used To"?
(a) Dr. Dre.
(b) Charlie Parker.
(c) Lil Wayne.
(d) Tupac.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the score that Josh says the game is at in "For Dad"?

4. What is the final score in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

5. What does Josh describe doing during practice in "This Week, I"?

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