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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willie continue to carry his cane with him?
(a) It has become an accessory that he brings with him out of habit.
(b) It is important to him because his friends had it made special for him.
(c) He carries it because it makes him feel stronger.
(d) He still needs it sometimes when he has been on his feet for a while.

2. What nickname does Johnny Rivers use to refer to Willie?
(a) Wicked Weaver.
(b) Wonderful Willie.
(c) Dream Weaver.
(d) Whistlin' Willie.

3. What does Willie give to Jenny as a sign of their newly romantic relationship?
(a) His letterman's jacket.
(b) His gold chain.
(c) His class ring.
(d) His American Legion Championship ring.

4. Why is Willie so devastated by his parents' fight?
(a) He is hurt by the things that they have said about him.
(b) He realizes now that his mother was responsible for his sister's death.
(c) His parents often fight, but never about him.
(d) He has never heard his parents fight, especially this fiercely.

5. What is Willie's first mistake of the Crazy Horse Electric game?
(a) He throws a pitch in the dirt.
(b) He hits a batter, which puts a runner on base.
(c) He throws a wild pitch, and a runner advances from first to second base.
(d) He walks Sal Whitworth.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does the umpire respond after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?

4. What phrase does Willie say is written across the faces of the homeless people in the bus terminal?

5. How does the crowd react to the end of the Crazy Horse Electric game?

(see the answer key)

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