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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. According to Willie, why does Jenny Blackburn always win when they race each other on bicycles?
(a) She moves the finish line so that she is always the first to cross.
(b) She always takes a head start.
(c) She has longer legs and can pedal faster.
(d) Her bicycle is newer and has more gears.

3. Why does Jenny yell and Big Will to "stop it"?
(a) He is banging his head against the side of the boat.
(b) He is trying to grab for Willie while she is performing CPR.
(c) He is sobbing uncontrollably.
(d) She wants him to catch the boat, which is slowly idling away from them.

4. How does Jenny make amends for upsetting her aunt?
(a) She pulls weeds in her aunt's garden.
(b) She peels fifty potatoes for the church picnic.
(c) She and her family go to church on a Thursday night in order to "get the devil out" of her.
(d) She scrubs the kitchen and bathroom floors.

5. What is special about this trip to Salmon Lake?
(a) They are celebrating Willie's birthday.
(b) It is the first trip out in Big Will's new boat.
(c) It is the last weekend of the summer that they will be able to get to the lake.
(d) It is Mrs. Weaver's first trip to the lake since the death of Willie's sister.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What observation does Jenny make about Willie's parents?

4. Why are Willie's arms and head trapped when he falls into the water?

5. Who joins Willie's family on the trip to the lake?

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