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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the relationship between Jenny and Willie change from a friendship to a romantic relationship?
(a) Neither of them says anything; they both just understand that their relationship is different.
(b) Willie kisses Jenny without thinking, and then they both realize that they belong together.
(c) Jenny asks Willie if he would like to "go" with her.
(d) Willie finally gets up the nerve to ask Jenny to be his girlfriend.

2. What evidence does Jenny give to her aunt to prove that the woman on the religious channel is not really crying?
(a) The woman goes from a sobbing to singing without pausing.
(b) The woman's makeup remains perfect.
(c) She says that even though the woman is sobbing, she is not producing tears.
(d) She says, "when people cry for real, there's snot," but the woman does not produce snot when she cries.

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 yells threats to Willie about how far the next pitch will fly.
(c) Sal steps out of the batter's box when Willie is ready to throw a pitch.
(d) Sal blows huge bubbles and pops his gum loudly.

4. Why does Petey Shropshire stay close to the adults in the school?
(a) He has found that if he helps the teachers out, they give him better grades.
(b) He struggles in school and needs extra help from all of his teachers.
(c) He does not get along with others his own age and prefers the company of adults.
(d) He is a victim of bullies and stays close to adults for protection.

5. How does Big Will react to Willie's attempt to defend Johnny Rivers?
(a) He is surprised and looks at the coach to see if someone told Willie to do it.
(b) He gives Willie a thums-up and motions for him to get back to pitching.
(c) He is disappointed and gives Willie a disgusted look.
(d) He understands and gives Willie a knowing wink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Weaver want Willie to pay attention to every detail leading up to the game?

2. Why does Andre refuse to let Willie leave the basketball court?

3. Where does Willie stay his first night in Oakland?

4. What causes Willie to experience the odd dream about Promontory Point and the Crazy Horse Electric game?

5. What does Willie give to Jenny as a sign of their newly romantic relationship?

(see the answer key)

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