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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willie linger in the locker room after Jenny's basketball game?
(a) Being in the locker room makes Willie feel close to a sport that he loves.
(b) The girls' celebration after the game left a huge mess in the locker room.
(c) He is stalling because he does not want to have to go out and congratulate Jenny.
(d) He is waiting for the crowd to leave so that no one will see him leave.

2. How does Cyril Wheat explain Willie's feelings toward Jenny?
(a) Deep down, Willie knows that she does not care for him the same way.
(b) Willie has no right to feel angry with her and he should learn to change.
(c) Willie probably does not care for Jenny as much as he thinks he does.
(d) It is just a normal part of Willie adjusting to the changes in his life.

3. Why does Cyril tell Willie that he doesn't "do dreams"?
(a) Cyril is joking with Willie, trying to make him feel at ease.
(b) Cyril has not completed that part of his therapy training yet.
(c) Cyril does not believe that the dreams are important.
(d) Cyril admits that he does not understand dream analysis.

4. What keeps Willie from acting like a cocky kid?
(a) Willie's teammates are just as talented as he is.
(b) Willie's mother has taught him to be gracious and grateful.
(c) Wilie's father would not allow it.
(d) Willie does not realize how good he is.

5. What position does Johnny Rivers play?
(a) Catcher.
(b) Left fielder.
(c) First baseman.
(d) Short stop.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What question does Willie ask his father when they are practicing in the back yard?

3. How does Big Will react to Willie's attempt to defend Johnny Rivers?

4. Why do the teachers at school want to put Willie in the Special Ed classes?

5. How does the relationship between Jenny and Willie change from a friendship to a romantic relationship?

(see the answer key)

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