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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Willie's first motorcycle ride with his father?
(a) This is his first ride with his father.
(b) After Willie's first baseball game.
(c) Just after the death of Willie's sister.
(d) When Willie was just a baby.

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

3. What sport does Johnny suggest for Willie's "new sport"?
(a) Racquetball.
(b) Table tennis.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Bowling.

4. At what point did Willie's mother stop fishing with them?
(a) After the death of Willie's sister.
(b) When Willie became a teenager.
(c) After Willie was born.
(d) When Willie's sister was born.

5. What is special about this trip to Salmon Lake?
(a) It is Mrs. Weaver's first trip to the lake since the death of Willie's sister.
(b) It is the first trip out in Big Will's new boat.
(c) It is the last weekend of the summer that they will be able to get to the lake.
(d) They are celebrating Willie's birthday.

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

7. How does the umpire respond after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?
(a) He gives Sal a warning and threatens to throw him out.
(b) He calls both coaches over and asks them to control their players.
(c) He throws Sal out of the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
(d) He tells Johnny that he deserved it, and he had better be quiet now.

8. Why do Willie and his father NOT grab the fish that they see in the water hole?
(a) They have no way to carry the fish back home with them.
(b) They do not have fishing poles, and Mr. Weaver believes in a fair fight.
(c) They know that Mrs. Weaver would not approve.
(d) Neither of them likes the taste of fish.

9. How old is Willie Weaver at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sixteen years old.
(b) Twelve years old.
(c) Seventeen and a half years old.
(d) Fourteen years old.

10. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?
(a) Willie's father has asked Mr. Walker to offer the job to Willie.
(b) He has heard that Willie is interested in the job.
(c) He thinks that being around athletics will make Willie feel better.
(d) He knows that Willie has an extensive knowledge of basketball.

11. What does Cyril Wheat's T-shirt say?
(a) I'm With Stupid.
(b) You Look As If You Think I Care.
(c) If You Can Read This, Turn Me Over.
(d) Gay Vegetarian Nazis for Jesus.

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

13. Why are Willie's arms and head trapped when he falls into the water?
(a) He gets wrapped up in the tow line when he goes under water.
(b) He is trapped under the ski.
(c) The life jacket is too large and it slips up, trapping his arms and head.
(d) The boat drifts over top of him and traps him in the water.

14. Which characters accompany Willie when he goes to speak to Mr. Samson?
(a) Petey Shropshire and Jenny Blackburn.
(b) Johnny Rivers and Max Craig.
(c) Eddie Single and Petey Shropshire.
(d) Jenny Blackburn and Coach Ivy.

15. What does Willie take with him when he leaves school?
(a) His books.
(b) A towel from the locker room.
(c) His tape recorder.
(d) His cane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Big Will want Willie to stop wearing his LURCH and QUASIMODO shirts?

2. How does Willie feel about his job as manager for the girls' basketball team?

3. To what does Cyril compare Willie's accident?

4. Under what name is Willie traveling?

5. Why does Mr. Weaver want Willie to pay attention to every detail leading up to the game?

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