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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who joins Willie's family on the trip to the lake?
(a) Max Craig and Jenny Blackburn.
(b) Petey Shropshire and Jenny Blackburn.
(c) Johnny Rivers and Petey Shropshire.
(d) Johnny Rivers and Jenny Blackburn.

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

3. What is Willie's first mistake of the Crazy Horse Electric game?
(a) He throws a wild pitch, and a runner advances from first to second base.
(b) He hits a batter, which puts a runner on base.
(c) He walks Sal Whitworth.
(d) He throws a pitch in the dirt.

4. Ever since his accident, how does Willie feel when people smile at him?
(a) It makes him laugh since he knows they are only smiling because they are uncomfortable.
(b) It makes him angry because he feels like they are showing him pity.
(c) It makes him sad, but he tries to hold back the tears.
(d) He appreciates their efforts to comfort and understand him.

5. Why does Marty offer Willie the pill?
(a) He is hoping that Willie will like it, and he can gain a new customer.
(b) He says it will make him feel better; he should save it for when he really feels bad.
(c) He does not like Willie and is trying to get him into trouble.
(d) He has always admired Willie and is trying to be his friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Willie changed over the twelve months before the novel begins?

2. What position does Johnny Rivers play?

3. What does Johnny say that finally causes Sal Whitworth to lose his composure?

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

5. What is special about this trip to Salmon Lake?

(see the answer key)

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