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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Big Will give to explain why he pushes Willie so hard?
(a) He is afraid that if he does not push Willie, he will just hide out.
(b) He does not want to be embarrassed of Willie every time they go out in public.
(c) He believes that if Willie works hard, he can be a sports hero again.
(d) He believes that, deep down, Willie appreciates being pushed so hard.

2. Why does Willie not want Jenny Blackburn to call him a baseball hero?
(a) He is being modest and does not want to call attention to himself.
(b) He wants her to call him "boyfriend" instead.
(c) It is football season now, not baseball season.
(d) He is embarrassed about the way that the last game turned out.

3. Why is Hawk convinced that the gang will be back to damage the school?
(a) He knows that Kam was embarrassed and will want revenge.
(b) Andre suggested that this would likely happen.
(c) He just has a feeling that he cannot explain.
(d) He overheard them talking about setting fire to the school.

4. Under what name is Willie traveling?
(a) Willie Weaver.
(b) Tom Seaver.
(c) Johnny Rivers.
(d) Louie Banks.

5. With Sammy's help, what does Willie discover about his mind and his body?
(a) If his body does not work, he can live through his mind.
(b) His mind and his body are just extensions of one another.
(c) He can separate what he is thinking from what he is feeling.
(d) He can use his mind to overcome his body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willie not want to take the sleep medication that his doctor has prescribed?

2. According to Willie's dad, how does a pitcher show respect to a powerful hitter?

3. What does Cyril ask Willie to do if he has any suicidal thoughts?

4. Who joins Willie's family on the trip to the lake?

5. What city is Willie's final destination?

(see the answer key)

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