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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final word that is printed smaller than the others in the poem "The Last Shot"?
(a) "Over."
(b) "Sorrow."
(c) "Cheers."
(d) "Win."

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

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

4. For how many days does Josh say his father has been in the hospital in "Tanka for Language Arts Class"?
(a) 23.
(b) 19.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In one line from the poem "Mom, Since You Asked, I'll Tell You Why I'm So Angry," Josh says, "Because the only thing that matters is" what?

2. What word in the poem "Okay, Dad" is printed smaller than all of the other words?

3. What does Josh say his mother never lets them have in "Suspension"?

4. At what time is the first message posted in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

5. Who is the coach of Josh and JB's basketball team?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information is related in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

2. What is the focus and meaning of "Basketball Rule #7"?

3. Why does Josh say JB hates basketball in "Myocardial Infarction"?

4. What thoughts and emotions does Josh express in "Dear Jordan"?

5. What does Josh ask his father in "Okay, Dad'? What ultimatum does he make?

6. How is the word "profusely" explored in the poem that has the same name?

7. How does the advice in "Basketball Rule #9" apply to life?

8. How would you describe Josh's attitude at the hospital in "The Doctor Pats Jordan and Me on the Back And Says"?

9. What condition has led to Chuck Bell's hospitalization in "Fourth Quarter"?

10. How would you describe the mood of the poem "After" in "Third Quarter"? How does the author develop this mood?

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