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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. With whom does Miss Pimton suggest Jerome partner?
(a) No one.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Matty Sue.
(d) Baxter.

2. In what city does Jerome live?
(a) Raleigh.
(b) Wilmington.
(c) Durham.
(d) Ashville.

3. Where is the new court where Jerome practices?
(a) In a predominantly white section of town.
(b) Near some train tracks.
(c) Near a junkyard.
(d) Near the city dump.

4. For what does Jerome pretend to be searching?
(a) A black boy for the all-white high school team.
(b) Earth-people games.
(c) A black young man for the pro league.
(d) A murderer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What chore does Jerome assume at home?

2. Where did Bix get the basketball he has with him?

3. Who does Jerome discover at the basketball court?

4. What class is it suggested that Jerome take?

5. What does Jerome realize after his mother asks him a question about his behavior?

(see the answer key)

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