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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) "Piercing and ominous."
(b) "Volcanic and weighty."
(c) "Bandaged and hurt."
(d) "Solemn and wounded."

2. Who is the doctor that Josh's mom tells his dad to call in "The Next Morning"?
(a) Dr. Denali.
(b) Dr. Echols.
(c) Dr. Williams.
(d) Dr. Youngblood.

3. What school has Josh's team just defeated in "Article #1 in the Daily News (December 14)"?
(a) Independence Junior High.
(b) Cordova Middle School.
(c) St. Matthews Junior High.
(d) Olive Branch Junior High.

4. What is the second word that extends downward on the page in the poem "Fast Break"?
(a) "Shooting."
(b) "Down."
(c) "Kerplunk."
(d) "Landing."

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

6. What basketball camp did JB's girlfriend go to, according to the narrator in "Things I Learn at Dinner"?
(a) Duke Women's Camp for Girls.
(b) Nike Hoops Camp for Girls.
(c) Stanford Girld Basketball Camp.
(d) Maine Women's Basketball Camp.

7. What is the final score in "Text Messages from Vondie"?
(a) 40-39.
(b) 39-38.
(c) 35-20.
(d) 37-35.

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

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

10. Josh describes relatives visiting the hospital from how many states in "Santa Claus Stops By"?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

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

12. How is the word "Churlish" described in the poem with the same name?
(a) "Respectful of others, particularly in sports and games."
(b) "Flirtatious and given to physical attractiveness."
(c) "Having a bad temper, and being difficult to work with."
(d) "Outgoing and friendly."

13. At what time is the first text message posted in "Text Messages from Mom, Part Two"?
(a) 7:34.
(b) 5:47.
(c) 8:23.
(d) 6:45.

14. What is the score that Josh says the game is at in "For Dad"?
(a) 50-51.
(b) 52-53.
(c) 49-49.
(d) 49-48.

15. What does Josh describe eating for dessert in the beginning of "Final Jeopardy"?
(a) Apple pie.
(b) Doughnuts.
(c) Fruit cocktail.
(d) Cherry pie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In a simile in the poem "The Nosebleed Section," the narrator describes his mother popping up like what in the stands?

3. What is the first question in "Questions"?

4. What does Josh compare Vondie's girlfriend's butt to in "Even Vondie"?

5. How old was Josh when he pushed a kid out of the swings for JB, according to the narrative in "Santa Claus Stops By"?

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