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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Last Part, Sections 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Jerome's mother not pay attention to concerning other people?
(a) Their clothing.
(b) Who they're not and what they don't do.
(c) Their social status.
(d) Their achievements.

2. How long is it before Jerome sees Bix again after the disagreement about moves on the court?
(a) About 3 weeks.
(b) About 4 months.
(c) About 6 months.
(d) About 2 months.

3. What does Jerome say Bix needs to add to his game?
(a) Fakes and gestures to confuse the opponent.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Planning.
(d) Excitement.

4. How does Bix respond to Jerome's suggestion about Bix's game?
(a) He says he'll never love basketball like Jerome does.
(b) He says he can beat Jerome without any fancy stuff.
(c) He says baseball is his love and he really does not want to put that much effort into basketball.
(d) He calls the moves Jerome suggests as dishonesty.

5. Where does Jerome spend most of his summers?
(a) At the secret basketball court.
(b) At the black swimming pool.
(c) In the black neighborhood park.
(d) In the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jerome say about his mother's interactions with other people?

2. Who wins the anonymous contest Miss Pimton sets up?

3. About what does Jerome taunt Bix?

4. What does Jerome imagine while he is practicing by himself on the basketball court?

5. What does Jerome later find out when he first thought things were back to being right in his secret place?

(see the answer key)

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