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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willie agree to try racquetball even though he feels like he might be setting himself up for another failure?
(a) He knows that Big Will has made up his mind, and Willie is happy that his father seems to be interested in him again.
(b) Willie hopes that he and Jenny might be able to play racquetball together sometime.
(c) Willie is tired of hiding out at home and feels ready to try something new.
(d) Willie hopes that success in racquetball might open up other sports to him.

2. What does Willie take with him when he leaves school?
(a) A towel from the locker room.
(b) His books.
(c) His cane.
(d) His tape recorder.

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

4. What position does Johnny Rivers play?
(a) First baseman.
(b) Short stop.
(c) Left fielder.
(d) Catcher.

5. Which characters accompany Willie when he goes to speak to Mr. Samson?
(a) Eddie Single and Petey Shropshire.
(b) Johnny Rivers and Max Craig.
(c) Petey Shropshire and Jenny Blackburn.
(d) Jenny Blackburn and Coach Ivy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Big Will give to explain why he pushes Willie so hard?

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

3. How does Willie's father react when he found out that Willie had taken acid?

4. How does Cyril Wheat explain Willie's feelings toward Jenny?

5. How does Johnny Rivers feel about being a junior?

(see the answer key)

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