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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Part, Sections 11 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jerome do that keeps the white students from bothering him?
(a) Wears a set of brass knuckles.
(b) Beats up a boy who calls him "nigger".
(c) Avoids any possible confrontation.
(d) Offers to help some students with their assignments.

3. What is one thing Jerome learns when he starts school that Fall?
(a) He will have to work much harder than the white students.
(b) He will probably not be very popular.
(c) There are good reasons why schools are segregated.
(d) In some ways, people at the white school aren't that much different from people at the black one.

4. What does Jerome realize after his mother asks him a question about his behavior?
(a) He tends to vocalize basketball plays.
(b) He is sad that Bix does not seem to want to be friends.
(c) He does want to be something other than a factory worker.
(d) He never talks directly to others.

5. What is hidden in a grove of trees?
(a) A gang hideout.
(b) A hangout for Jerome and his friends.
(c) A skeleton.
(d) A basketball court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Jerome's mother assure him concerning her anger?

2. What position does Bix play on the baseball team?

3. About what does the visitor to Jerome's home assure Jerome?

4. What animal does Jerome mention while writing about playing basketball?

5. Where will Jerome start attending school?

(see the answer key)

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