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

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

3. What is Lacey's primary occupation?
(a) He is the "muscle" for a crime family.
(b) He is a security guard.
(c) He is a pimp, or as he says, "human relations management."
(d) He is a bouncer at a nightclub.

4. How are Willie and Lacey able to see Lacey's son?
(a) They climb over the hospital fence and peek in the window.
(b) They get special permission from the judge.
(c) They sign in at the visitor's desk and claim to be distant relatives.
(d) They sneak through the service entrance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What finally ends the game between Willie and Jack?

2. Willie's bus ticket will take him to which city?

3. What kind of basketball player is Lisa?

4. What detail about their baseball caps do Willie and his friends want Mr. Samson to change?

5. Where do Willie and his father stop during their motorcycle ride?

(see the answer key)

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