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

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) It makes him laugh since he knows they are only smiling because they are uncomfortable.
(d) He appreciates their efforts to comfort and understand him.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how much time has passed since Willie's accident?
(a) Three months.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Four months.
(d) Three weeks.

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

5. How are Willie and Lacey able to see Lacey's son?
(a) They sneak through the service entrance.
(b) They get special permission from the judge.
(c) They climb over the hospital fence and peek in the window.
(d) They sign in at the visitor's desk and claim to be distant relatives.