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

2. Why does Mr. Weaver want Willie to pay attention to every detail leading up to the game?
(a) He wants Willie to have a strong memory to rely on, like his own memory of the Rose Bowl game.
(b) He is worried that Willie is not really focused on the game.
(c) He has a feeling that something is going to go wrong.
(d) He is worried that the Crazy Horse Electric team will be difficult to beat.

3. How does the crowd react to the end of the Crazy Horse Electric game?
(a) They immediately jump to their feet and cheer.
(b) They politely applaud both teams' efforts.
(c) Some fans cheer, but others groan.
(d) At first they are stunned into silence, but then they erupt into cheers.

4. 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 because Willie yelled at his teammates afterward.
(c) She is upset that he used a curse word when the ball slipped out of his hand.
(d) She does not think he was holding the ball effectively before he started the pass.

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