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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Willie hide out before he finds the courage to leave his house?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) One month.

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. What is the cause of Lacey's son's brain damage?
(a) He was stuck in the birth canal too long during labor.
(b) Lacey beat him nearly to death.
(c) He was hurt in an accident when Lacey was driving drunk and crashed the car.
(d) He lost oxygen when he was a baby because Lacey left him locked in a hot car.

4. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?
(a) He thinks that being around athletics will make Willie feel better.
(b) He knows that Willie has an extensive knowledge of basketball.
(c) He has heard that Willie is interested in the job.
(d) Willie's father has asked Mr. Walker to offer the job to Willie.

5. What causes Willie to experience the odd dream about Promontory Point and the Crazy Horse Electric game?
(a) He has taken acid and is having a "bad trip."
(b) His mind is wandering as he overhears a group of friends talking about the game.
(c) He falls alseep on the sofa while he waits for Jenny to return.
(d) He is watching a Pink Floyd video on TV and his imagination takes over.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how much time has passed since Willie's accident?

2. How are Willie and Lacey able to see Lacey's son?

3. What does Andre suggest Willie should do in order to make friends at OMLC High School?

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

5. Why does Willie run in the morning before sunrise?

(see the answer key)

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