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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Willie, why does Jenny Blackburn always win when they race each other on bicycles?
(a) Her bicycle is newer and has more gears.
(b) She moves the finish line so that she is always the first to cross.
(c) She always takes a head start.
(d) She has longer legs and can pedal faster.

2. When Cyril asks Willie to share, at what part of the story does he want him to begin?
(a) At the middle and then work both ways.
(b) At the beginning, of course.
(c) At the end, and then work backward.
(d) Anywhere he would like to begin.

3. 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 has no right to feel angry with her and he should learn to change.
(d) Willie probably does not care for Jenny as much as he thinks he does.

4. Why do the other kids at Johnny's party not drink the beer that Marty and his friends bring?
(a) They do not want to be associated with Marty, so they drink their own beer.
(b) Some of the kids are recovering alcoholics, and no one wants to tempt them.
(c) They are athletes in training, and they know that they would get into trouble if they were caught.
(d) They have all signed a promise to their parents that they will not drink alcohol.

5. How does Willie feel about his job as manager for the girls' basketball team?
(a) It gives him some hope that one day he might be able to play again.
(b) He feels some normalcy being on the basketball court and close to athletics.
(c) He feels invisible, as if it would not matter whether he were there.
(d) He feels like everyone is staring at him when he gets up to pass out water ot towels.

6. What position does Johnny Rivers play?
(a) Left fielder.
(b) Catcher.
(c) Short stop.
(d) First baseman.

7. What does Willie leave behind in the snow when he leaves school?
(a) His cane.
(b) His books.
(c) His tape recorder.
(d) A towel from the locker room.

8. Why does Willie's mom warn him about "fast things"?
(a) She thinks Jenny is one of these "fast things" and does not approve of their relationship.
(b) Her father died in a car accident, so she is overly cautious about speed.
(c) She wants him to slow down and enjoy life.
(d) She is afraid that Willie and his father will get hurt because of their reckless behavior.

9. How does Big Will react to Willie's attempt to defend Johnny Rivers?
(a) He gives Willie a thums-up and motions for him to get back to pitching.
(b) He is surprised and looks at the coach to see if someone told Willie to do it.
(c) He is disappointed and gives Willie a disgusted look.
(d) He understands and gives Willie a knowing wink.

10. How does Willie feel about his meeting with Cyril Wheat?
(a) Willie is not sure how he feels because he is not sure whether he trusts Cyril.
(b) Willie resents the fact that Cyril is making him talk and is angry.
(c) Willie feels completely empty inside and cannot describe his emotions.
(d) Willie is glad that he came and feels relieved to have someone to talk to.

11. What does Willie do to try to help himself get to sleep?
(a) He plans to try drinking some warm milk.
(b) He counts sheep in his bed.
(c) He plans to take a warm bath.
(d) He goes for a short run around the block.

12. How does Willie retaliate after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?
(a) He aims a high fastball right at Sal's head.
(b) He drives a hard fastball into Sal's toe.
(c) He refuses to pitch to Sal.
(d) He charges off the mound and tackles Sal to the ground.

13. Where has Jenny Blackburn been for the two weeks before school begins?
(a) She was at camp, working as a counselor.
(b) She was at home, but did not feel like talking to anyone.
(c) She and her family were at the beach.
(d) She and her family were on vacation, visiting her aunt.

14. Who was the first to find Willie's sister when she died?
(a) Mr. Weaver.
(b) Willie.
(c) Mrs. Weaver.
(d) The neighbor, Mrs. Burke.

15. What caused the death of Willie's sister?
(a) She fell down the stairs and broke her neck.
(b) She was strangled by the cords on the blinds on her window.
(c) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
(d) She died in a house fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cyril Wheat's T-shirt say?

2. According to Willie's dad, how does a pitcher show respect to a powerful hitter?

3. Under what name is Willie traveling?

4. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?

5. How does Willie's father react when he found out that Willie had taken acid?

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