1. Why does Big Will say that his guilt over Willie's accident is more difficult than Mrs. Weaver's guilt over Missy's death?
(a) Big Will's mistake is a recent occurrence, but Mrs. Weaver has had years to get over her guilt.
(b) Big Will sees his mistake every time he looks at Willie, but Missy is buried.
(c) Big Will is directly responsible for Willie's accident, but Mrs. Weaver was not present when Missy stopped breathing.
(d) Willie's accident happened when he was sixteen, but Missy was only six months old when she died.

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

3. How does Jenny make amends for upsetting her aunt?
(a) She pulls weeds in her aunt's garden.
(b) She and her family go to church on a Thursday night in order to "get the devil out" of her.
(c) She scrubs the kitchen and bathroom floors.
(d) She peels fifty potatoes for the church picnic.

4. How does Cyril Wheat explain Willie's feelings toward Jenny?
(a) It is just a normal part of Willie adjusting to the changes in his life.
(b) Willie probably does not care for Jenny as much as he thinks he does.
(c) Willie has no right to feel angry with her and he should learn to change.
(d) Deep down, Willie knows that she does not care for him the same way.

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