1. How does Johnny Rivers convince the English teacher to let him tell his joke?
(a) He tells her that it is really funny.
(b) The class is talking about verbal irony, so Johnny's story fits right in.
(c) He tells her that he has been thinking of writing a book and wants help with his idea.
(d) He does not ask; he just begins to tell the story.

2. 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.

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

4. How does the Crazy Horse Electric game end?
(a) Sal Whitworth hits a long fly ball, but Petey Shropshire catches it at the fence.
(b) Sal Whitworth pops the ball up, and Johnny Rivers catches it for the last out.
(c) Willie strikes Sal Whitworth out.
(d) Willie catches a line drive and throws the ball to the first baseman for a double play.

5. What observation does Jenny make about Willie's parents?
(a) She says that they really love each other, and she wants her marriage to be like that.
(b) She notices that they do not look directly at one another anymore.
(c) She says that they seem sad even when they are laughing.
(d) She has noticed that they walk more slowly than they used to.