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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is the first person to notice Jerome's behavior?
(a) His mother.
(b) Bix.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.
2. What does the person do who shows up in the middle of the game?
(a) Cheers for Bix.
(b) Picks a fight with some of the ball players.
(c) Cheers for Maurice.
(d) Arrests one of the spectators.
3. How old is Bix when he runs away?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 10.
4. What chore does Jerome assume at home?
(a) Ironing.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Lawn work.
(d) Cooking.
5. To what does the phrase "spin light" pertain?
(a) Playing soccer goalie.
(b) A video game Bix loves.
(c) Playing shortstop.
(d) Playing pitcher.
Short Answer Questions
1. What class does Jerome decide to drop in order to change to the suggested class?
2. How does the counselor respond to Jerome's choice of schedule change?
3. What kind of student does Jerome's visitor call him?
4. Where is Bix's mother?
5. What school had Jerome planned to attend?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Jerome want to do in church and what does he decide to do for Bix?
2. What does the school counselor suggest to help Jerome with his new responsibilities at home and what do the two finally agree for Jerome to do?
3. How is Jerome's attention forced away from his attempt to make friends?
4. What does Jerome say about the situation about attending Chestnut Street Junior High School, and how does his momma react?
5. How does Jerome describe his momma?
6. What new responsibilities does Jerome assume at home and who talks to Jerome about this?
7. What is the traditional game that Jerome discusses?
8. What does the driver of the grill truck say to Jerome?
9. What does Jerome say about regaining his sense of privacy and how he is mistaken?
10. What is hidden in a grove of trees and what sometimes watches Jerome there?
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