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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jenny yell and Big Will to "stop it"?
(a) He is sobbing uncontrollably.
(b) He is trying to grab for Willie while she is performing CPR.
(c) She wants him to catch the boat, which is slowly idling away from them.
(d) He is banging his head against the side of the boat.

2. Who joins Willie's family on the trip to the lake?
(a) Max Craig and Jenny Blackburn.
(b) Johnny Rivers and Petey Shropshire.
(c) Petey Shropshire and Jenny Blackburn.
(d) Johnny Rivers and Jenny Blackburn.

3. Under what name is Willie traveling?
(a) Tom Seaver.
(b) Johnny Rivers.
(c) Louie Banks.
(d) Willie Weaver.

4. What does Johnny say that finally causes Sal Whitworth to lose his composure?
(a) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's mother.
(b) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's struggle with dyslexia.
(c) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's big nose.
(d) Johnny makes a comment about Sal's sister.

5. How does Cyril Wheat explain Willie's feelings toward Jenny?
(a) Deep down, Willie knows that she does not care for him the same way.
(b) It is just a normal part of Willie adjusting to the changes in his life.
(c) Willie probably does not care for Jenny as much as he thinks he does.
(d) Willie has no right to feel angry with her and he should learn to change.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does Johnny suggest for Willie's "new sport"?

2. What excuse does Big Will give to explain why he pushes Willie so hard?

3. Why do the teachers at school want to put Willie in the Special Ed classes?

4. What is Lacey's primary occupation?

5. With Sammy's help, what does Willie discover about his mind and his body?

(see the answer key)

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