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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Last Part, Sections 25 and 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Jerome's mother when she gets home from the hospital?
(a) Pretty much back to her old self.
(b) Bedridden.
(c) Happy and energetic.
(d) Slower, quieter and weaker.

2. What position does Bix play on the baseball team?
(a) First base.
(b) Pitcher.
(c) Left field.
(d) Shortstop.

3. What does the person do who shows up in the middle of the game?
(a) Arrests one of the spectators.
(b) Cheers for Bix.
(c) Cheers for Maurice.
(d) Picks a fight with some of the ball players.

4. What do the girls suggest about the best looking pie?
(a) It be given to the football team.
(b) It be given to the basketball team.
(c) It be given to the principal.
(d) It be baked first.

5. For what does Jerome pretend to be searching?
(a) Earth-people games.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A black boy for the all-white high school team.
(d) A black young man for the pro league.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are some people Jerome's brother continually analyzes?

2. What surprises Jerome when he tells his mother about Bix?

3. Where is the new court where Jerome practices?

4. Why does Jerome cut off a pair of his pants?

5. What does Jerome's mother say to Bix privately?

(see the answer key)

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