1. Why does Marty offer Willie the pill?
(a) He is hoping that Willie will like it, and he can gain a new customer.
(b) He has always admired Willie and is trying to be his friend.
(c) He says it will make him feel better; he should save it for when he really feels bad.
(d) He does not like Willie and is trying to get him into trouble.

2. What causes Willie's accident?
(a) His ski falls off and hits him on top of the head when it flies up out of the water.
(b) The toe of the ski is caught under a wave and then flips back up to hit him in the forehead.
(c) He loses his balance and the ski hits him in the back of the head when he falls forward.
(d) He hits debris in the water and it flips up into his face.

3. Why does Willie feel safe on the motorcycle with his father?
(a) Willie and his father are wearing helmets.
(b) Willie's father has never had an accident before.
(c) Willie knows that his father is a cautious driver.
(d) Willie believes that his father is immortal.

4. What does Johnny say that finally causes Sal Whitworth to lose his composure?
(a) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's struggle with dyslexia.
(b) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's big nose.
(c) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's sister.
(d) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's mother.

5. How does Johnny Rivers convince the English teacher to let him tell his joke?
(a) He tells her that it is really funny.
(b) He tells her that he has been thinking of writing a book and wants help with his idea.
(c) He does not ask; he just begins to tell the story.
(d) The class is talking about verbal irony, so Johnny's story fits right in.