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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Willie leave behind in the snow when he leaves school?
(a) His tape recorder.
(b) His books.
(c) A towel from the locker room.
(d) His cane.

2. Why does Mr. Weaver want Willie to pay attention to every detail leading up to the game?
(a) He is worried that the Crazy Horse Electric team will be difficult to beat.
(b) He has a feeling that something is going to go wrong.
(c) He is worried that Willie is not really focused on the game.
(d) He wants Willie to have a strong memory to rely on, like his own memory of the Rose Bowl game.

3. What city is Willie's final destination?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Oakland.
(c) Spokane.
(d) Seattle.

4. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?
(a) Willie's father has asked Mr. Walker to offer the job to Willie.
(b) He has heard that Willie is interested in the job.
(c) He knows that Willie has an extensive knowledge of basketball.
(d) He thinks that being around athletics will make Willie feel better.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how much time has passed since Willie's accident?
(a) Three months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the gang leader doing when Willie approaches?

2. What does Johnny say that finally causes Sal Whitworth to lose his composure?

3. How does the Crazy Horse Electric game end?

4. What evidence does Jenny give to her aunt to prove that the woman on the religious channel is not really crying?

5. What is Willie's first impression of Andre Porter?

(see the answer key)

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