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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 Willie retaliate after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?
(a) He refuses to pitch to Sal.
(b) He aims a high fastball right at Sal's head.
(c) He drives a hard fastball into Sal's toe.
(d) He charges off the mound and tackles Sal to the ground.

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

3. When do Wilie and his father take an evening motorcycle ride?
(a) On the night after the Crazy Horse Electric game.
(b) On the Monday before the Crazy Horse Electric game.
(c) On the Thursday before the Crazy Horse Electric game.
(d) On the night before the Crazy Horse Electric game.

4. Why does Willie not want Jenny Blackburn to call him a baseball hero?
(a) It is football season now, not baseball season.
(b) He is embarrassed about the way that the last game turned out.
(c) He is being modest and does not want to call attention to himself.
(d) He wants her to call him "boyfriend" instead.

5. What keeps Willie from acting like a cocky kid?
(a) Willie does not realize how good he is.
(b) Wilie's father would not allow it.
(c) Willie's teammates are just as talented as he is.
(d) Willie's mother has taught him to be gracious and grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the death of Willie's sister?

2. How does Jenny make amends for upsetting her aunt?

3. Why does Jenny jump into the water after Willie's accident?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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