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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Willie's first mistake of the Crazy Horse Electric game?
(a) He walks Sal Whitworth.
(b) He hits a batter, which puts a runner on base.
(c) He throws a pitch in the dirt.
(d) He throws a wild pitch, and a runner advances from first to second base.

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

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

4. Why do Willie and his father wear helmets when they ride the motorcycle?
(a) Willie had a friend who was killed in a motorcycle accident, so he always wears his helmet.
(b) The state law requires them to wear helmets, but they wouldn't wear them otherwise.
(c) Willie's father is concerned about safety and requires all riders to wear a helmet.
(d) They only wear them to make Mrs. Weaver happy, and they take them off when they get around the corner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Willie changed over the twelve months before the novel begins?

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

3. How does Willie feel when he rides with his father on the motorcycle?

4. Why does Willie take it easy in practice?

5. What nickname does Johnny Rivers use to refer to Willie?

(see the answer key)

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