View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What question does Willie ask his father when they are practicing in the back yard?
(a) Willie wants to know if his father will be proud of him even if they lose the game.
(b) Willie wants to know if he can drive the motorcycle sometime soon.
(c) Willie wants to know how to get past Sal Whitworth.
(d) Willie wants to know if his sister was a planned baby or an accident.

3. Why does Willie's mom warn him about "fast things"?
(a) Her father died in a car accident, so she is overly cautious about speed.
(b) She thinks Jenny is one of these "fast things" and does not approve of their relationship.
(c) She wants him to slow down and enjoy life.
(d) She is afraid that Willie and his father will get hurt because of their reckless behavior.

4. Where has Jenny Blackburn been for the two weeks before school begins?
(a) She and her family were at the beach.
(b) She was at camp, working as a counselor.
(c) She and her family were on vacation, visiting her aunt.
(d) She was at home, but did not feel like talking to anyone.

5. How does Johnny Rivers feel about being a junior?
(a) He hates it because he knows it means a lot more homework and responsibility.
(b) He is excited about being an upperclassman.
(c) He is neutral since the benefits and the challenges seem to be equal.
(d) He hates it and says it is like being in limbo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Jenny give to her aunt to prove that the woman on the religious channel is not really crying?

2. Why does Petey Shropshire stay close to the adults in the school?

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

4. Which characters accompany Willie when he goes to speak to Mr. Samson?

5. Where do Willie and his father stop during their motorcycle ride?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 509 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample