1. Why is Willie wearing a sweatshirt with the word LURCH printed on the front?
(a) He is a fan of "The Addams Family."
(b) It was a gift from his baseball friends.
(c) It is another example of Willie's self-pity at work.
(d) It is Willie's way of attacking his problem with humor, as Cyril suggested.

2. Why does Willie not want to take the sleep medication that his doctor has prescribed?
(a) He thinks that by taking it, he admits that he is too weak.
(b) He does not like the way he feels in the morning.
(c) He does not trust the doctor.
(d) He does not like the idea of taking any medication.

3. Why does Jenny jump into the water after Willie's accident?
(a) Big Will calls for her help because he does know CPR.
(b) She sees that Big Will is in shock and does not know what to do to save Willie.
(c) She panics and rushes in to get to Willie.
(d) She is the closest to Willie and goes in right away to save him.

4. What is special about this trip to Salmon Lake?
(a) They are celebrating Willie's birthday.
(b) It is Mrs. Weaver's first trip to the lake since the death of Willie's sister.
(c) It is the first trip out in Big Will's new boat.
(d) It is the last weekend of the summer that they will be able to get to the lake.

5. What issue does Willie's mom raise about the poor pass?
(a) She wants to know why he did not fasten the chin strap on his football helmet.
(b) She is upset that he used a curse word when the ball slipped out of his hand.
(c) She is upset because Willie yelled at his teammates afterward.
(d) She does not think he was holding the ball effectively before he started the pass.