1. 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 the top of the bluff overlooking the valley.
(c) They stop at their favorite fishing spot on Corbut Creek.
(d) They stop at Johnny Rivers' house.

2. What causes Willie's accident?
(a) The toe of the ski is caught under a wave and then flips back up to hit him in the forehead.
(b) His ski falls off and hits him on top of the head when it flies up out of the water.
(c) He hits debris in the water and it flips up into his face.
(d) He loses his balance and the ski hits him in the back of the head when he falls forward.

3. How does Willie feel when he rides with his father on the motorcycle?
(a) Willie feels extremely close to his father, but cannot express this.
(b) Willie is embarrassed that one of his friends may see him on the back of the bike.
(c) Willie is sad that his father seems to take such needless risks.
(d) Willie feels resentment that his father will not allow him to ride alone.

4. How old is Willie Weaver at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Seventeen and a half years old.
(b) Fourteen years old.
(c) Sixteen years old.
(d) Twelve years old.

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