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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. Who does Jerome say smiles politely when the person shows up?
(a) The coach of the white team.
(b) Bix.
(c) Maurice.
(d) The coach of the black team.

2. What is Bix's stepfather busy gathering?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Information about where Bix's mother could be.
(d) Testimony against his business partner.

3. With whom does Jerome speak after the ball game?
(a) The driver of the drink truck.
(b) The police officer.
(c) The driver of the grill truck.
(d) The white coach.

4. Who is coaching the team that Jerome is watching the night he meets Bix?
(a) Jerome's brother.
(b) Jerome's father.
(c) Mr. Steller.
(d) Bix's father.

5. Who does Jerome look for but cannot find?
(a) The black coach.
(b) Bix.
(c) Maurice.
(d) Bix's stepfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Bix gets angry?

2. Who does the man with whom Jerome say he is?

3. What does Jerome want to do in church?

4. How long has Jerome known Bix before Bix runs away?

5. What is one reason it is appropriate for Jerome to write about Bix?

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