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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does OMLC stand for?
(a) They are the initials of the sponsors who provided the money to open the school.
(b) Only Mean Losers Cave.
(c) Oakland Metropolitan Learning Center.
(d) One More Last Chance.

2. What kind of basketball player is Lisa?
(a) She always seems to know exactly where the ball will be and she makes smart moves.
(b) She is aggressive and pushes her way past the other players.
(c) She takes risks with her plays that sometimes pay off.
(d) She has raw talent, but seems to lack discipline.

3. What is Willie's first impression of Andre Porter?
(a) He thinks that he seems weak and insecure.
(b) He thinks that he is self-centered and cocky.
(c) He thinks that he is a disorganized slob.
(d) He thinks that he is educated and athletic looking.

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

5. 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 take out a student loan and pay it back after he has graduated.
(d) He will help with janitorial and maintainance work at the school.

6. Why does Willie go back for Kam when the school is on fire?
(a) He sees this as his opportunity to be a hero again.
(b) He wants to be sure that Kam is punished for his crimes.
(c) He knows that it is the right thing to do because Kam will die if he does not.
(d) Deep down, he knows that Kam is actually a good person.

7. How does the bus driver try to help Willie when he realizes that the Jo Boys are after him?
(a) He threatens to hurt the gang members if they do not leave Willie alone.
(b) He agrees to let Willie off at a police station rather than a regular stop.
(c) He jams the back door so that they cannot get out right away.
(d) He calls the police on his radio after the Jo Boys get off the bus.

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

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

10. 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) Willie threatens to leave, so Lacey tries to explain why he wants Willie to stay.
(c) He comes home to find Willie in tears and wants to comfort him.
(d) Willie finally asks Lacey about his ex-wife's angry phone calls.

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

12. Why does Andre refuse to let Willie leave the basketball court?
(a) He sees some other kids and wants Willie to introduce himself.
(b) He says that he should never leave the court on a miss.
(c) He wants him to finish the game that they are playing.
(d) He is afraid that Willie is frustrated and wants him to talk about it.

13. What does the note to Andre from Jack's mother say?
(a) Jack is still upset by the comment Joel made about his nose.
(b) A box of Bisquick is missing from their kitchen, presumably taken by Jack.
(c) Jack has been feeling under the weather and may need to go home.
(d) Jack's mother wants to meet with Andre about Jack's progress.

14. Why does Sammy not put Willie into a Tai Chi class?
(a) He is afraid that Willie would be embarrassed in front of others.
(b) He does not think that Tai Chi will help Wille.
(c) He does not want to be limited in the disciplines that they use.
(d) The classes cost money, and he is helping Willie as a favor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lacey agree to let Willie stay?

2. Why does Willie wait in the bathroom for a while after his shower?

3. What is the cause of Lacey's son's brain damage?

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

5. Why is Hawk convinced that the gang will be back to damage the school?

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