1. Why does Willie agree to try racquetball even though he feels like he might be setting himself up for another failure?
(a) Willie is tired of hiding out at home and feels ready to try something new.
(b) Willie hopes that success in racquetball might open up other sports to him.
(c) He knows that Big Will has made up his mind, and Willie is happy that his father seems to be interested in him again.
(d) Willie hopes that he and Jenny might be able to play racquetball together sometime.

2. How does Willie feel about the game of two-on-two that he plays with Kato and Hawk?
(a) He is self-conscious and cannot wait for the game to be over.
(b) He is excited about getting the opportunity to finally show off his abilities.
(c) He is thrilled to be playing a game that he thought he would never play again.
(d) He is nervous and feels uptight and awkward.

3. What issue does Willie's mom raise about the poor pass?
(a) She is upset that he used a curse word when the ball slipped out of his hand.
(b) She wants to know why he did not fasten the chin strap on his football helmet.
(c) She is upset because Willie yelled at his teammates afterward.
(d) She does not think he was holding the ball effectively before he started the pass.

4. Why does Willie wait in the bathroom for a while after his shower?
(a) He is trying to remember where he is.
(b) He is waiting for Lacey to leave for work.
(c) He has not decided where he is going and is not yet ready to face Lacey.
(d) He is afraid that Lacey is angry and might hurt him.

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