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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through First Part, Sections 4 through 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Jerome sneaks into Bix's room?
(a) He cries.
(b) He is caught by Bix's mother.
(c) He is caught by Bix's brother.
(d) He is caught by Bix's stepfather.

2. What of Bix's does Jerome have?
(a) Bix's notebook.
(b) Bix's assurances.
(c) Bix's best baseball cleats.
(d) Bix's poetry.

3. About what is Jerome angry?
(a) The way Bix is talked about in church.
(b) That Bix does not tell Jerome where Bix is.
(c) That Bix's mother deserted him.
(d) That Bix's stepfather lies about Bix.

4. What is one thing about Bix Rivers to which Jerome refers?
(a) His disappearance.
(b) His talent for seeing the truth.
(c) His rebellion against authority.
(d) His talent for singing.

5. Who sponsors the white team that traditionally visits a black team at the beginning of the season?
(a) Coca-Cola.
(b) Dr. Pepper.
(c) Seven-Up.
(d) Westinghouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jerome say smiles politely when the person shows up?

2. Why does Jerome worry that some people might think he is a thief?

3. What does Jerome want to do in church?

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

5. What does the person do who shows up in the middle of the game?

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