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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way has Willie's accident affected the way that he views Marty?
(a) He used to think that Marty was a loser, but now he admires his confidence.
(b) Willie used to think that Marty was cool, but now he sees that he is a loser.
(c) Willie never payed any attention to Marty before and did not know anything about him.
(d) Willie has always been curious about Marty, but now he does not care.

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

3. Why does Petey Shropshire stay close to the adults in the school?
(a) He is a victim of bullies and stays close to adults for protection.
(b) He has found that if he helps the teachers out, they give him better grades.
(c) He does not get along with others his own age and prefers the company of adults.
(d) He struggles in school and needs extra help from all of his teachers.

4. How does the relationship between Jenny and Willie change from a friendship to a romantic relationship?
(a) Willie finally gets up the nerve to ask Jenny to be his girlfriend.
(b) Neither of them says anything; they both just understand that their relationship is different.
(c) Jenny asks Willie if he would like to "go" with her.
(d) Willie kisses Jenny without thinking, and then they both realize that they belong together.

5. Why does Willie feel safe on the motorcycle with his father?
(a) Willie and his father are wearing helmets.
(b) Willie believes that his father is immortal.
(c) Willie knows that his father is a cautious driver.
(d) Willie's father has never had an accident before.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willie plan to tell the therapist (Cyril Wheat) as he is waiting in the office?

2. According to Willie's dad, how does a pitcher show respect to a powerful hitter?

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

4. What causes Willie to experience the odd dream about Promontory Point and the Crazy Horse Electric game?

5. What advice has the doctor given Willie about how he can get his body to work right again?

(see the answer key)

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