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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the first to find Willie's sister when she died?
(a) Willie.
(b) The neighbor, Mrs. Burke.
(c) Mr. Weaver.
(d) Mrs. Weaver.

2. How long has Mr. Samson's rose logo been on his shop's sign?
(a) Over Fifty years.
(b) Fourty-two years.
(c) Twenty-eight years.
(d) Thirty-four years.

3. Which characters accompany Willie when he goes to speak to Mr. Samson?
(a) Johnny Rivers and Max Craig.
(b) Jenny Blackburn and Coach Ivy.
(c) Petey Shropshire and Jenny Blackburn.
(d) Eddie Single and Petey Shropshire.

4. How does the Crazy Horse Electric game end?
(a) Sal Whitworth hits a long fly ball, but Petey Shropshire catches it at the fence.
(b) Willie catches a line drive and throws the ball to the first baseman for a double play.
(c) Willie strikes Sal Whitworth out.
(d) Sal Whitworth pops the ball up, and Johnny Rivers catches it for the last out.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willie take it easy in practice?

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

3. How does Big Will react to Willie's attempt to defend Johnny Rivers?

4. What question does Willie ask his father when they are practicing in the back yard?

5. What keeps Willie from acting like a cocky kid?

(see the answer key)

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