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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Last Part, Sections 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing Jerome learns when he starts school that Fall?
(a) He will probably not be very popular.
(b) There are good reasons why schools are segregated.
(c) In some ways, people at the white school aren't that much different from people at the black one.
(d) He will have to work much harder than the white students.

2. How is Jerome's question about what they are to make received by the girls?
(a) The female students are glad he brings up some valid points.
(b) The girls ignore Jerome.
(c) The girls think Jerome has a valid point.
(d) The female students are shocked at his boldness.

3. Who is the first person to notice Jerome's behavior?
(a) His father.
(b) Bix.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

4. What does Jerome say Bix needs to add to his game?
(a) Fakes and gestures to confuse the opponent.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Planning.

5. Where does Jerome spend most of his summers?
(a) At the black swimming pool.
(b) At the secret basketball court.
(c) In the black neighborhood park.
(d) In the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jerome worry that some people might think he is a thief?

2. What does Jerome notice about Bix's shoes?

3. About what does Jerome's Communications teacher lecture Jerome?

4. Who else is scheduled to be in Jerome's new class?

5. What of Bix's does Jerome have?

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