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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willie not paint over the graffiti a second time?
(a) He leaves it for others to see so that they will get angry and want revenge.
(b) He knows that he should not tamper with evidence.
(c) He is afraid to hang around inside the building by himself.
(d) He thinks it is pointless to paint over it if they are just going to come in again.

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

3. Why is the school's fire alarm essentially useless?
(a) The fire has already burned through its connection to the emergency dispatch.
(b) The alarm is so old that Willie is not even sure that it works.
(c) The fire alarm has no connection to the fire department and can only be heard within the school.
(d) When Willie pulls it, nothing happens.

4. What does Andre suggest Willie should do in order to make friends at OMLC High School?
(a) He should just start talking to other kids in his classes.
(b) He should invite some of them over to Lacey's for pizza.
(c) He should try to get into some pick up basketball games.
(d) He should organize a study group for his next test.

5. Who knocks on the door to the downstairs room when Willie is waiting for Hawk and Kato?
(a) Andre.
(b) Jack.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Kam.

6. What does Willie like about Kato?
(a) Kato defends him against the kids' teasing.
(b) He seems genuinely interested in Willie as a person.
(c) His sense of humor reminds Willie of Johnny Rivers.
(d) Kato is serious about school and improving his life.

7. Who keeps calling Lacey's house and getting him upset?
(a) A mafia boss.
(b) His accountant.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) The police.

8. What is Lacey's primary occupation?
(a) He is a bouncer at a nightclub.
(b) He is the "muscle" for a crime family.
(c) He is a security guard.
(d) He is a pimp, or as he says, "human relations management."

9. Why does Willie wait in the bathroom for a while after his shower?
(a) He is waiting for Lacey to leave for work.
(b) He is trying to remember where he is.
(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.

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

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

12. What finally ends the game between Willie and Jack?
(a) Jack scores eleven points, and Willie pats him on the back for a good game.
(b) Willie tells Jack that he cannot do it and walks away.
(c) Jack is upset by a comment from the crowd and forgets all about the game.
(d) Lisa intervenes and sends everyone away.

13. Why is Angel not grateful when Willie comes to her rescue?
(a) She is too frightened to realize that he has helped her.
(b) She wants to know why he did not interfere sooner.
(c) She does not like Willie and does not want to "owe" him anything.
(d) She knows that Lacey will come after both her and Willie when he wakes up.

14. For what does Lisa use the one hundred and forty dollars that Willie gets from Lacey?
(a) To pay for a membership at Nautilus of Alameda.
(b) To pay for swim classes at the YMCA.
(c) To buy an exercise machine for Willie's legs.
(d) To pay for professional physical therapy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Willie give in the article about street gangs.

2. Why does Sammy not put Willie into a Tai Chi class?

3. According to Willie, how has his loss affected his perspective on life?

4. What is Willie's agreement with Andre regarding P.E. class?

5. Why does Willie go back for Kam when the school is on fire?

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