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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what point did Willie's mother stop fishing with them?
(a) After the death of Willie's sister.
(b) After Willie was born.
(c) When Willie's sister was born.
(d) When Willie became a teenager.

2. Where has Jenny Blackburn been for the two weeks before school begins?
(a) She and her family were on vacation, visiting her aunt.
(b) She and her family were at the beach.
(c) She was at home, but did not feel like talking to anyone.
(d) She was at camp, working as a counselor.

3. What finally ends the game between Willie and Jack?
(a) Willie tells Jack that he cannot do it and walks away.
(b) Lisa intervenes and sends everyone away.
(c) Jack scores eleven points, and Willie pats him on the back for a good game.
(d) Jack is upset by a comment from the crowd and forgets all about the game.

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

5. How does Willie feel about his job as manager for the girls' basketball team?
(a) It gives him some hope that one day he might be able to play again.
(b) He feels like everyone is staring at him when he gets up to pass out water ot towels.
(c) He feels invisible, as if it would not matter whether he were there.
(d) He feels some normalcy being on the basketball court and close to athletics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Crazy Horse Electric game end?

2. Why does Lacey agree to let Willie stay?

3. Where does Willie take Jenny when he wants to try to change their relationship?

4. What advice has the doctor given Willie about how he can get his body to work right again?

5. About what is Jack upset when he bursts into Andre's office?

(see the answer key)

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