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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Jenny give to her aunt to prove that the woman on the religious channel is not really crying?

2. How does Willie's father react when he found out that Willie had taken acid?

3. Why does Willie linger in the locker room after Jenny's basketball game?

4. Why does Willie have trouble asking Jenny to be his girlfriend?

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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence suggests that Jenny Blackburn is a match for Willie in both athleticism and competitiveness?

2. How does Petey Shropshire cause Willie to lose control of his anger?

3. Why does Hawk attack Kam?

4. How does Big Will actually harm Willie in trying to help him?

5. Why does Lisa offer to help Willie?

6. Why is Mrs. Weaver worried about Willie's love for speed?

7. According to Andre, why is OMLC a better choice for Willie than public high school?

8. What makes Willie think that Lacey might help him even though he says he wants him out the next day?

9. How does Sal Whitworth's comment about "I'm catching on..." affect Willie?

10. Why does Willie return to Oakland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways in OMLC High School different from a "regular" high school? How are these differences important to the students who attend the school? Provide examples for support.

Essay Topic 2

How does Willie's perspective on taking risks develop throughout the novel? What experiences change the way he feels about taking risks?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is Kam, Willie's nemesis, similar to the old Willie Weaver? Provide specific evidence to support your observations.

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