1. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?
(a) He thinks that being around athletics will make Willie feel better.
(b) He knows that Willie has an extensive knowledge of basketball.
(c) He has heard that Willie is interested in the job.
(d) Willie's father has asked Mr. Walker to offer the job to Willie.

2. In which city is Willie's bus delayed?
(a) Seattle.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Oakland.
(d) Portland.

3. How does the bus driver try to help Willie when he realizes that the Jo Boys are after him?
(a) He calls the police on his radio after the Jo Boys get off the bus.
(b) He threatens to hurt the gang members if they do not leave Willie alone.
(c) He jams the back door so that they cannot get out right away.
(d) He agrees to let Willie off at a police station rather than a regular stop.

4. What inspires Lacey to reveal the secret about his son to Willie?
(a) Willie finally asks Lacey about his ex-wife's angry phone calls.
(b) He comes home to find Willie in tears and wants to comfort him.
(c) Willie threatens to leave, so Lacey tries to explain why he wants Willie to stay.
(d) He comes home drunk and sees that his ex-wife has called again.

5. Why does Andre refuse to let Willie leave the basketball court?
(a) He sees some other kids and wants Willie to introduce himself.
(b) He says that he should never leave the court on a miss.
(c) He wants him to finish the game that they are playing.
(d) He is afraid that Willie is frustrated and wants him to talk about it.