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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 cut off a pair of his pants?
(a) To try out for the basketball team.
(b) To make some of the white kids laugh.
(c) Because of the heat in the classroom.
(d) To protest treatment from a teacher.

2. What could Jerome and everyone else in the stands see about one of the spectators?
(a) Something was going on other than just cheering.
(b) The person is blind.
(c) The person knows nothing about baseball.
(d) The person is very wealthy.

3. What will be unique about Jerome's situation?
(a) He will be allowed to waive the mandatory requirements.
(b) He will be one of only about 50 black students.
(c) He will be the only black student.
(d) He will be allowed to play on the basketball team.

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

5. What is Jerome's preferred sport?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Football.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jerome's unseen opponent?

2. Who are some people Jerome's brother continually analyzes?

3. What does Jerome eventually recover?

4. Where does Jerome find directions to care for a baseball glove?

5. What new laws are in effect that will affect Jerome?

(see the answer key)

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