1. What does Willie like about Kato?
(a) He seems genuinely interested in Willie as a person.
(b) Kato defends him against the kids' teasing.
(c) His sense of humor reminds Willie of Johnny Rivers.
(d) Kato is serious about school and improving his life.

2. How does the bus driver try to help Willie when he realizes that the Jo Boys are after him?
(a) He calls the police on his radio after the Jo Boys get off the bus.
(b) He threatens to hurt the gang members if they do not leave Willie alone.
(c) He agrees to let Willie off at a police station rather than a regular stop.
(d) He jams the back door so that they cannot get out right away.

3. Why does Andre refuse to let Willie leave the basketball court?
(a) He is afraid that Willie is frustrated and wants him to talk about it.
(b) He wants him to finish the game that they are playing.
(c) He says that he should never leave the court on a miss.
(d) He sees some other kids and wants Willie to introduce himself.

4. Why do the other kids at Johnny's party not drink the beer that Marty and his friends bring?
(a) They have all signed a promise to their parents that they will not drink alcohol.
(b) They are athletes in training, and they know that they would get into trouble if they were caught.
(c) They do not want to be associated with Marty, so they drink their own beer.
(d) Some of the kids are recovering alcoholics, and no one wants to tempt them.

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