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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ever since his accident, how does Willie feel when people smile at him?
(a) It makes him angry because he feels like they are showing him pity.
(b) It makes him sad, but he tries to hold back the tears.
(c) He appreciates their efforts to comfort and understand him.
(d) It makes him laugh since he knows they are only smiling because they are uncomfortable.

3. Why does Lacey agree to let Willie stay?
(a) Lacey will not tell him and orders him not to ask about it.
(b) He thinks that Willie might be able to bring in some extra money.
(c) Willie reminds Lacey of himself at that age.
(d) Lacey is tired of arguing with Willie and just gives in.

4. How does Petey punish Johnny for telling jokes with bad puns?
(a) He has everyone sit and refuse to play until Johnny stops.
(b) He throws dirt at him from the infield.
(c) He hoses him with cold water.
(d) He dumps a bucket of baseballs on his head.

5. Why does Willie agree to try racquetball even though he feels like he might be setting himself up for another failure?
(a) Willie hopes that success in racquetball might open up other sports to him.
(b) Willie is tired of hiding out at home and feels ready to try something new.
(c) He knows that Big Will has made up his mind, and Willie is happy that his father seems to be interested in him again.
(d) Willie hopes that he and Jenny might be able to play racquetball together sometime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Willie wearing a sweatshirt with the word LURCH printed on the front?

2. What phrase does Willie say is written across the faces of the homeless people in the bus terminal?

3. What advice does Cyril give Willie to help him deal with the dreams that he has been having?

4. Why is Willie so devastated by his parents' fight?

5. Why does Big Will say that his guilt over Willie's accident is more difficult than Mrs. Weaver's guilt over Missy's death?

(see the answer key)

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