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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With Sammy's help, what does Willie discover about his mind and his body?
(a) He can use his mind to overcome his body.
(b) His mind and his body are just extensions of one another.
(c) If his body does not work, he can live through his mind.
(d) He can separate what he is thinking from what he is feeling.

2. Why does Kam say that the Jo Boys should leave Willie's cane behind after they beat him up?
(a) Willie will probably need to walk.
(b) He does not want to have any evidence to link them to this crime.
(c) Baseball is a sissy game.
(d) It is too big and bulky to carry around.

3. What do Willie and the others at OMLC do on weekends during the first two months of school?
(a) They repair the windows in the school.
(b) They rebuild the neighborhood playground.
(c) They play basketball in the park.
(d) They paint the school building.

4. What phrase does Willie say is written across the faces of the homeless people in the bus terminal?
(a) "Go Away."
(b) "Lost Cause."
(c) "Abandon Hope."
(d) "Hopeless."

5. What is Jack's best memory of attending OMLC High School?
(a) When he beat Willie in a one-on-one game of basketball.
(b) When Willie helped with an embarrassing problem in the bathroom.
(c) Helping to paint the school.
(d) When Hawk jumped to his rescue and beat up Kam.

6. What advice does Willie give in the article about street gangs.
(a) He would stay away from them if he could.
(b) Gang violence is the greatest challenge facing Oakland.
(c) Persistence will win out over any gang.
(d) A strong community is the best defense against gangs.

7. When Lisa asks Willie to find his center, where is it?
(a) To the right and far above his navel.
(b) Just left and below his navel.
(c) Just above his navel.
(d) He is unable to find it.

8. According to Willie, how has his loss affected his perspective on life?
(a) He realizes that he should not have been so hard on his parents.
(b) He realizes that the only person's happiness that matters is his own.
(c) His life is more valuable to him now because he of everything he has lost.
(d) He realizes that if he works hard enough, he can be the same Willie that he was before.

9. Why is Willie disappointed when Lacey brings Angel home with him?
(a) Willie has noticed her at school and is sad when he realizes she is a prostitute.
(b) Willie does not trust Angel and is upset that Lacey would interact with her.
(c) Willie has only made enough dinner for two.
(d) Willie was looking forward to hanging out with Lacey.

10. What is Willie doing as he waits for Hawk and Kato to arrive?
(a) He is trying to write a letter home to his mom and dad.
(b) He is painting over the latest bit of graffiti.
(c) He is reading a novel that Lisa recommended.
(d) He is trying to finish his math homework.

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

12. How will Willie be paying for his tuition to OMLC High School?
(a) Lacey will pay his tuition for as long as Willie continues to work for him.
(b) Tuition is free for students who are considered homeless.
(c) He will help with janitorial and maintainance work at the school.
(d) He will take out a student loan and pay it back after he has graduated.

13. When does Andre begin rebuilding the school?
(a) Five thirty in the morning on the day after the fire.
(b) Three weeks after the fire.
(c) Two days after the fire.
(d) Two weeks after the fire.

14. What is Willie's agreement with Andre regarding P.E. class?
(a) Willie will take P.E. class as an independent study.
(b) Willie can stay out of P.E. for three weeks or until he is ready, whichever comes first.
(c) Willie will be excused from P.E. class for the rest of the school year.
(d) Willie must attend P.E. class, but he does not have to participate.

15. Why does Willie agree to play basketball with Jack?
(a) Jack will not take no for an answer, and the hoop is far enough away that no one will notice.
(b) Lisa offers to give him extra credit for playing.
(c) He has been quietly wishing to get back on the court.
(d) He likes Jack and does not want to disappoint him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Willie get past Kam when the Jo Boys come back to vandalize the school again in Chapter 19?

2. What kind of basketball player is Lisa?

3. Why does Willie refuse to leave Lacey's house even after Andre offers to let him sleep at the school?

4. Who helps Willie after he is attacked?

5. Why does Willie not paint over the graffiti a second time?

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