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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Willie retaliate after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?
(a) He charges off the mound and tackles Sal to the ground.
(b) He refuses to pitch to Sal.
(c) He aims a high fastball right at Sal's head.
(d) He drives a hard fastball into Sal's toe.

2. How does Johnny react when he discovers that Marty has given drugs to Willie?
(a) He begins to panic and starts shaking Willie.
(b) He yells at Jenny for not staying with Willie.
(c) He grabs Marty and beats him until he is bleeding.
(d) He runs for the phone to call for an ambulance.

3. When Lisa asks Willie to find his center, where is it?
(a) He is unable to find it.
(b) Just above his navel.
(c) Just left and below his navel.
(d) To the right and far above his navel.

4. How does the crowd react to the end of the Crazy Horse Electric game?
(a) Some fans cheer, but others groan.
(b) They immediately jump to their feet and cheer.
(c) They politely applaud both teams' efforts.
(d) At first they are stunned into silence, but then they erupt into cheers.

5. With Sammy's help, what does Willie discover about his mind and his body?
(a) He can separate what he is thinking from what he is feeling.
(b) If his body does not work, he can live through his mind.
(c) He can use his mind to overcome his body.
(d) His mind and his body are just extensions of one another.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willie agree to try racquetball even though he feels like he might be setting himself up for another failure?

2. Where has Willie found the money to fund his trip?

3. About what is Jack upset when he bursts into Andre's office?

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

5. What question does Willie ask his father when they are practicing in the back yard?

(see the answer key)

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