1. What issue does Willie's mom raise about the poor pass?
(a) She wants to know why he did not fasten the chin strap on his football helmet.
(b) She is upset that he used a curse word when the ball slipped out of his hand.
(c) She is upset because Willie yelled at his teammates afterward.
(d) She does not think he was holding the ball effectively before he started the pass.

2. What is special about this trip to Salmon Lake?
(a) It is the last weekend of the summer that they will be able to get to the lake.
(b) They are celebrating Willie's birthday.
(c) It is Mrs. Weaver's first trip to the lake since the death of Willie's sister.
(d) It is the first trip out in Big Will's new boat.

3. How does Sal Whitworth try to distract Willie while he is pitching?
(a) Sal points his bat at Willie and promises to hit him with a line drive.
(b) Sal steps out of the batter's box when Willie is ready to throw a pitch.
(c) Sal yells threats to Willie about how far the next pitch will fly.
(d) Sal blows huge bubbles and pops his gum loudly.

4. Where do Willie and his father stop during their motorcycle ride?
(a) They stop at the top of the bluff overlooking the valley.
(b) They stop at their favorite fishing spot on Corbut Creek.
(c) They stop at the baseball field where the team practices.
(d) They stop at Johnny Rivers' house.

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