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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Part, Sections 8 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jerome worry that some people might think he is a thief?
(a) Because he took Bix's ball cap out of Bix's bedroom.
(b) Because he took Bix's cleats out of Bix's bedroom.
(c) Because he took Bix's notebook out of Bix's bedroom.
(d) Because he took Bix's ball glove out of Bix's bedroom.

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

3. Who shows up in the middle of the game that Jerome is describing?
(a) A beautiful white woman.
(b) A tall, handsome white man.
(c) A few gang members.
(d) A police office.

4. What tune does the horn of one of the trucks play?
(a) "Take Me Out to the Ballgame".
(b) No tune.
(c) "Dixie".
(d) "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

5. What is "You LIke It, It Likes You"?
(a) The Westinghouse slogan.
(b) The Schwinn slogan.
(c) The Coca-Cola slogan.
(d) The Seven-Up slogan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who accompanies Jerome most summer days?

3. Who is Jerome's unseen opponent?

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

5. What does the person notice about Jerome's behavior?

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