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

2. Who ensures that the bet is paid by the loser?
(a) Bix.
(b) Jerome's older brother.
(c) The guidance counselor.
(d) Some passengers.

3. What chore does Jerome assume at home?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Lawn work.
(c) Ironing.
(d) Cleaning.

4. What does Jerome later find out when he first thought things were back to being right in his secret place?
(a) They were not right.
(b) The secret place is owned by a white racists.
(c) The secret place is about to be torn up.
(d) Many boys knew about the secret place.

5. What does Bix ask of Jerome?
(a) To play baseball on Bix's team.
(b) To talk to Bix's stepfather.
(c) To run away with him.
(d) To be able to hold the lantern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bix challenge his stepfather to do?

2. What happens when Bix gets angry?

3. Why is Jerome angry?

4. Why can Jerome use his secluded basketball court now?

5. What is one thing Jerome learns when he starts school that Fall?

(see the answer key)

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