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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 like about Kato?
(a) He seems genuinely interested in Willie as a person.
(b) Kato defends him against the kids' teasing.
(c) His sense of humor reminds Willie of Johnny Rivers.
(d) Kato is serious about school and improving his life.

2. What advice does Big Will give to Willie regarding his poor pass in the last football game?
(a) "Always visualize the path the ball should take before you release your throw."
(b) "Any son of mine will not embarrass me with another poor play like that."
(c) "Never do less than your best just because you're playing an inferior team."
(d) "Life is too short to make bad passes."

3. Why does Lisa add weights to her wrist and ankle when she plays basketball with Willie?
(a) She wants to get an idea of what he feels like when he is playing.
(b) She wants to make it a fair game.
(c) She does not want others to make fun of Willie.
(d) She is trying to tone her muscles.

4. How long does Willie hide out before he finds the courage to leave his house?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) One month.

5. At what point did Willie's mother stop fishing with them?
(a) When Willie's sister was born.
(b) After the death of Willie's sister.
(c) After Willie was born.
(d) When Willie became a teenager.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does OMLC stand for?

3. What does Willie give to Jenny as a sign of their newly romantic relationship?

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

5. Why is Willie on his way to see Coach Williams when he runs into Jenny and Jeff Rhodes?

(see the answer key)

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