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The Crazy Horse Electric Game | Quiz

Chris Crutcher
This Study Guide consists of approximately 83 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Crazy Horse Electric Game.

The Crazy Horse Electric Game | Quiz

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1)

Why does Willie run in the morning before sunrise? (from Chapter 6)

It is safer for him to run when there are fewer cars on the roads.
He hopes to run into Jenny while he is out since she runs early, too.
He needs to run early so that he is not late for school.
He does not want anyone to see how difficult and awkward running is for him.
2)

What had prevented Hawk from meeting Willie at school as they had planned on the night of the fire? (from Chapter 20)

His watch was broken and he had the time confused.
He was trying to defend his family against his brother, but came as soon as he could.
He was picked up by the police for possession of marijuana.
His mother would not let him leave until she got home from work.
3)

What kind of program brings Cyril Wheat to Coho, Montana? (from Chapter 7)

The state of Montana sends him one day per week to five different small towns to provide mental health services.
The Salvation Army pays for him to provide therapy to impoverished teenagers.
He is a psychology students from a local college that provides free therapy.
The local Lutheran church sponsors him so that he can provide therapy for teens in trouble.
4)

Why does Willie feel sad when he is sitting with Jenny at the party? (from Chapter 6)

He is sad that she will spend the rest of her life with a "cripple."
He is no longer interested in her, but does not know how to tell her.
He is jealous of her because she still has all of her athletic ability.
He knows that eventually she will lose interest in him and leave him.
5)

What does Cyril ask Willie to do if he has any suicidal thoughts? (from Chapter 7)

Cyril wants Willie to tell his parents if he has serious thoughts of suicide.
Cyril wants Willie to see his family doctor if he has suicidal thoughts.
Cyril wants Willie to call him if his suicidal thoughts get serious.
Cyril wants Willie to call the suicide hotline if he seriously considers suicide.
6)

What does Willie do to try to help himself get to sleep? (from Chapter 9)

He counts sheep in his bed.
He plans to try drinking some warm milk.
He goes for a short run around the block.
He plans to take a warm bath.
7)

What advice does Willie give in the article about street gangs. (from Chapter 20)

A strong community is the best defense against gangs.
Gang violence is the greatest challenge facing Oakland.
Persistence will win out over any gang.
He would stay away from them if he could.
8)

Why does Willie take the bus back to Coho rather than fly? (from Chapter 21)

Willie is trying to save what little money he has.
Willie is afraid to fly.
Willie wants to have the extra time to think and prepare himself for the return.
Lacey is cheap and refuses to pay for more than a bus ticket.
9)

How does Big Will react when he regains control of himself and realizes that he has pushed Willie too far? (from Chapter 8)

He tries to rationalize his behavior by telling Willie that it was for the best.
He is embarrassed and tries to get Willie off the court before anyone sees him.
He speaks calmly, but sternly to Willie and tells him to stop acting like a girl.
He apologizes and promises not to push him so hard next time.
10)

What does Willie plan to tell the therapist (Cyril Wheat) as he is waiting in the office? (from Chapter 7)

He plans to keep quiet and not utter a word.
He plans to ask him if he can bring his parents to the next session.
Willie plans to tell him that everything is OK now and he does not need help.
He plans to explain why he took the pill and ask for help.
11)

What finally ends the game between Willie and Jack? (from Chapter 14)

Lisa intervenes and sends everyone away.
Willie tells Jack that he cannot do it and walks away.
Jack scores eleven points, and Willie pats him on the back for a good game.
Jack is upset by a comment from the crowd and forgets all about the game.
12)

Why does Willie continue to carry his cane with him? (from Chapter 9)

It is important to him because his friends had it made special for him.
It has become an accessory that he brings with him out of habit.
He still needs it sometimes when he has been on his feet for a while.
He carries it because it makes him feel stronger.
13)

What advice does Cyril give Willie to help him deal with the dreams that he has been having? (from Chapter 7)

Cyril suggests that he take a warm bath before he goes to bed.
Cyril tells him to acknowledge that he already knows what the dreams are trying to tell him.
Cyril suggests that he tells his parents about his dreams.
Cyril tells him to exercise before bed so that he is too tired to dream.
14)

According to Angel, how do girls learn to be prostitutes? (from Chapter 17)

They grow up thinking that sex is the only way they can get anything.
They become prostitutes when they realize they have no other options.
They grow up without anyone to care about them.
They feel like they have no other skills.
15)

What causes Willie to experience the odd dream about Promontory Point and the Crazy Horse Electric game? (from Chapter 6)

He is watching a Pink Floyd video on TV and his imagination takes over.
He falls alseep on the sofa while he waits for Jenny to return.
His mind is wandering as he overhears a group of friends talking about the game.
He has taken acid and is having a "bad trip."
16)

What does OMLC stand for? (from Chapter 13)

One More Last Chance.
They are the initials of the sponsors who provided the money to open the school.
Oakland Metropolitan Learning Center.
Only Mean Losers Cave.
17)

With Sammy's help, what does Willie discover about his mind and his body? (from Chapter 17)

His mind and his body are just extensions of one another.
He can separate what he is thinking from what he is feeling.
He can use his mind to overcome his body.
If his body does not work, he can live through his mind.
18)

Why do the Jo Boys attack Willie? (from Chapter 11)

He looks like someone who owes them money.
They think that Willie has called the police.
Willie tries to hide some of his money when they rob him.
They enjoy hurting other people, especially those who are weak.
19)

Why does Willie finally come out of the downstairs room after he has been waiting for Hawk and Kato to arrive? (from Chapter 19)

He thinks he hears Hawk and Kato, so he comes out to join them.
The fire has gotten serious, and he is afraid he will be trapped.
He hears the gang destroying the school and gives in to his anger.
He believes that he is strong enough to face Kam.
20)

Why does Lacey give Willie a bus ticket? (from Chapter 21)

He wants Willie to have the opportunity to travel for a while.
He wants Willie to come back if going home does not work out for him.
He gives him an extra ticket in case Willie wants to take someone else with him.
He does not realize that Willie has already purchased a ticket.
21)

What causes Willie to sink to the floor of the racquetball court and begin sobbing? (from Chapter 8)

He realizes that his parents are headed for divorce.
Willie realizes that he has not been trying and that he does not want to get better.
His father throws the racket, and Willie realizes he is a disappointment.
He realizes that someone has been watching, and he considers what it must look like to an outsider.
22)

Why does Lacey agree to let Willie stay? (from Chapter 12)

Lacey will not tell him and orders him not to ask about it.
Lacey is tired of arguing with Willie and just gives in.
Willie reminds Lacey of himself at that age.
He thinks that Willie might be able to bring in some extra money.
23)

What sport does Johnny suggest for Willie's "new sport"? (from Chapter 9)

Swimming.
Bowling.
Racquetball.
Table tennis.
24)

About what is Jack upset when he bursts into Andre's office? (from Chapter 13)

Jack lost a game of one-on-one basketball in P.E.
Jack has been sent to the office by a teacher who caught him carving on his desk.
Another student said that Jack's nose was too big.
The bathroom on that floor of the school is out of order.
25)

In what way has Willie's accident affected the way that he views Marty? (from Chapter 6)

He used to think that Marty was a loser, but now he admires his confidence.
Willie never payed any attention to Marty before and did not know anything about him.
Willie used to think that Marty was cool, but now he sees that he is a loser.
Willie has always been curious about Marty, but now he does not care.
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