1. Why does Kam say that the Jo Boys should leave Willie's cane behind after they beat him up?
(a) It is too big and bulky to carry around.
(b) Willie will probably need to walk.
(c) Baseball is a sissy game.
(d) He does not want to have any evidence to link them to this crime.

2. What promise does Cyril make to Willie at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) That he would not tell anyone about their conversation.
(b) That he would not let the school put Willie in Special Ed.
(c) That they would keep meeting until Willie has everything worked out.
(d) That Willie's bad dreams would evetually stop.

3. Why does Willie have trouble asking Jenny to be his girlfriend?
(a) Willie is nervous around Jenny and does not know how to talk to her.
(b) Willie's friends are always around, so he cannot speak to her in private.
(c) Willie is not sure if he would really like to date her.
(d) Willie is worried about ruining his long friendship with Jenny.

4. Why do the Jo Boys attack Willie?
(a) They think that Willie has called the police.
(b) Willie tries to hide some of his money when they rob him.
(c) They enjoy hurting other people, especially those who are weak.
(d) He looks like someone who owes them money.

5. Why does Big Will want Willie to stop wearing his LURCH and QUASIMODO shirts?
(a) Big Will says that Willie is on his way back.
(b) Big Will does not understand the humor in the shirts.
(c) Big Will resents the influence that Cyril has on Willie.
(d) Big Will is embarrassed by the shirts.