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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 question Lisa when she tells him to ask Lacey for a hundred and forty dollars?
(a) He knows that he will never actually ask for that much money.
(b) He has come to trust her and knows that she has a reason for not telling him everything.
(c) He is afraid of Lisa's temper, so he just does whatever she asks.
(d) He knows that a hundred and forty dollars is nothing to Lacey.

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

8. What has Willie learned from Lisa about dancing?
(a) Swaying from side to side is a good substitute for real dancing.
(b) Men do not have to be good dancers.
(c) Move from the center, and if the music is too fast, cut the beat in half.
(d) It does not matter how you move, only that you move.

9. Why does Willie agree to play basketball with Jack?
(a) Lisa offers to give him extra credit for playing.
(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) He has been quietly wishing to get back on the court.

10. Where do the boys at OMLC High School get the tuxedos for their graduation ceremony?
(a) Each student rents his own tuxedo, but they must be sure to match.
(b) The school keeps a collection of tuxedos to loan out to students.
(c) Andre makes a deal with Henson's Formal Wear.
(d) The California Deaprtment of Education provides them.

11. What inspires Lacey to reveal the secret about his son to Willie?
(a) He comes home drunk and sees that his ex-wife has called again.
(b) He comes home to find Willie in tears and wants to comfort him.
(c) Willie finally asks Lacey about his ex-wife's angry phone calls.
(d) Willie threatens to leave, so Lacey tries to explain why he wants Willie to stay.

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

13. Why does Lacey agree to let Willie stay?
(a) He thinks that Willie might be able to bring in some extra money.
(b) Lacey is tired of arguing with Willie and just gives in.
(c) Lacey will not tell him and orders him not to ask about it.
(d) Willie reminds Lacey of himself at that age.

14. Who helps Willie after he is attacked?
(a) The bus driver.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A homeless man.
(d) A boy who had been watching from the alley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the note to Andre from Jack's mother say?

2. What kind of basketball player is Lisa?

3. How does Willie pay for his room and board?

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

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

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