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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Third Part, Section 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason it is appropriate for Jerome to write about Bix?
(a) Jerome loves the truth.
(b) Jerome loves drama.
(c) Jerome is now a preacher.
(d) Jerome is a writer.

2. What is one way Jerome decides to make overtures of friendship to a white student?
(a) Seeing who will laugh at his jokes.
(b) Seeing who nods at him.
(c) Seeing who seems to be relaxed around him.
(d) Listening to their book reports.

3. What school had Jerome planned to attend?
(a) Third Avenue.
(b) Parker.
(c) Booker T. Washington.
(d) Chestnut.

4. What does Jerome notice about Bix's shoes?
(a) They have holes in them.
(b) They are terribly scuffed.
(c) The shoe laces are from tennis shoes.
(d) They are well shined.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Jerome seen his partner before?

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

3. Why does Jerome yell what he does to the person(s) watching him?

4. What animal does Jerome mention while writing about playing basketball?

5. What is the effect of the person going with Jerome?

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