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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Willie's dad, how does a pitcher show respect to a powerful hitter?
(a) By pushing the powerful batters back off the plate with tough pitches.
(b) By waiting to pitch until the batter is fully prepared.
(c) By always giving the powerful batters his best stuff.
(d) By walking the powerful batters in order to pitch to a weaker batter.

2. What caused the death of Willie's sister?
(a) She fell down the stairs and broke her neck.
(b) She was strangled by the cords on the blinds on her window.
(c) She died in a house fire.
(d) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

3. What keeps Willie from acting like a cocky kid?
(a) Willie's mother has taught him to be gracious and grateful.
(b) Willie's teammates are just as talented as he is.
(c) Wilie's father would not allow it.
(d) Willie does not realize how good he is.

4. When do Wilie and his father take an evening motorcycle ride?
(a) On the Monday before the Crazy Horse Electric game.
(b) On the night before the Crazy Horse Electric game.
(c) On the Thursday before the Crazy Horse Electric game.
(d) On the night after the Crazy Horse Electric game.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Willie and his father NOT grab the fish that they see in the water hole?

2. Why does Willie feel safe on the motorcycle with his father?

3. What does Johnny say that finally causes Sal Whitworth to lose his composure?

4. How does Sal Whitworth try to distract Willie while he is pitching?

5. How does the umpire respond after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?

(see the answer key)

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