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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Willie's dad, how does a pitcher show respect to a powerful hitter?
(a) By pushing the powerful batters back off the plate with tough pitches.
(b) By always giving the powerful batters his best stuff.
(c) By waiting to pitch until the batter is fully prepared.
(d) By walking the powerful batters in order to pitch to a weaker batter.

2. To what does Cyril compare Willie's accident?
(a) A boxing match; he can throw in the towel or keep fighting.
(b) A death; he has lost something and he needs to mourn.
(c) Any other life challenge; he just has to face it.
(d) A race; just because he is behind does not mean the race is finished.

3. 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 is tired of hiding out at home and feels ready to try something new.
(c) Willie hopes that success in racquetball might open up other sports to him.
(d) Willie hopes that he and Jenny might be able to play racquetball together sometime.

4. What caused the death of Willie's sister?
(a) She died in a house fire.
(b) She fell down the stairs and broke her neck.
(c) She was strangled by the cords on the blinds on her window.
(d) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

5. Why does Big Will throw his racket and break it?
(a) He hits a bad shot and is frustrated with himself.
(b) He is frustrated because he feels like Willie is not putting forth any effort.
(c) He overhears someone make a negative comment about Willie.
(d) He is angry with himself for pushing Willie too hard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Willie feel about his job as manager for the girls' basketball team?

3. Who was the first to find Willie's sister when she died?

4. Why does Willie not want to take the sleep medication that his doctor has prescribed?

5. How much does Willie pay the boy for mailing the postcards?

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