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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. What does Jerome eventually recover?
(a) His sense of privacy.
(b) His sense of honor.
(c) His belief in Bix's goodness.
(d) His belief in his father's wisdom.

2. To what does the phrase "spin light" pertain?
(a) A video game Bix loves.
(b) Playing pitcher.
(c) Playing shortstop.
(d) Playing soccer goalie.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tune does the horn of one of the trucks play?

2. What could Jerome and everyone else in the stands see about one of the spectators?

3. Which team is doing best in the black/white game initially?

4. How old is Bix when he runs away?

5. Why is Jerome angry?

(see the answer key)

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