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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Part, Sections 11 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Jerome characterize Mr. Eggelestobbs?
(a) Pretentious.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Incompetent.
(d) Hateful.

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

4. What does Jerome later find out when he first thought things were back to being right in his secret place?
(a) The secret place is about to be torn up.
(b) The secret place is owned by a white racists.
(c) They were not right.
(d) Many boys knew about the secret place.

5. What does Jerome's mother ask him one day?
(a) If he is sad.
(b) If he wants to be something when he grows up.
(c) If he is angry at the world.
(d) Why he is talking to himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes a spectacular play that sends the black team to the bench?

2. What is one class Jerome mentions he enjoys?

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

4. What is one thing about Bix Rivers to which Jerome refers?

5. Where is it possible to play basketball both summer and winter?

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