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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Part, Sections 14 through 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Jerome's Communications teacher lecture Jerome?
(a) That communications will ensure Jerome's acceptance into college.
(b) That communication is the cornerstone of success.
(c) How athletics prevents Jerome from discovering the truth about himself.
(d) That boys who much learn to cook do not belong on the basketball court.

2. Of what does Jerome's mother assure him concerning her anger?
(a) She will get over it.
(b) She is working on getting rid of her anger.
(c) She needs to feel the anger but still loves him.
(d) It is not about anything Jerome has done.

3. Which team is doing best in the black/white game initially?
(a) The white team.
(b) The black team.
(c) It is not discussed.
(d) Both teams play equally well.

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

5. What happens when Jerome calls Braxton Rivers "luck"?
(a) The counselor frowns and says nothing.
(b) The counselor says Braxton is quite lucky.
(c) The counselor says Braxton is dropping out of school.
(d) The counselor says that remains to be seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person to notice Jerome's behavior?

2. About what does Jerome say his mother is angry?

3. Who has to sign Jerome's drop form?

4. What does Jerome want to do in church?

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

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