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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Willie wearing a sweatshirt with the word LURCH printed on the front?
(a) It was a gift from his baseball friends.
(b) It is another example of Willie's self-pity at work.
(c) He is a fan of "The Addams Family."
(d) It is Willie's way of attacking his problem with humor, as Cyril suggested.

2. What causes Sal Whitworth to make mistakes?
(a) His inflated ego.
(b) His hot temper.
(c) His poor eyesight.
(d) His insecurity about his weight.

3. 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 disappointed and gives Willie a disgusted look.
(c) He understands and gives Willie a knowing wink.
(d) He is surprised and looks at the coach to see if someone told Willie to do it.

4. How does Willie's father react when he found out that Willie had taken acid?
(a) He is disappointed, but understands and forgives Willie.
(b) He blames Willie's friends and refuses to allow Willie to see them again.
(c) He is angry and loses control of his anger in a way that Willie had never seen.
(d) He is disappointed and blames himself for Willie's unhappiness.

5. Why does Petey Shropshire stay close to the adults in the school?
(a) He has found that if he helps the teachers out, they give him better grades.
(b) He is a victim of bullies and stays close to adults for protection.
(c) He does not get along with others his own age and prefers the company of adults.
(d) He struggles in school and needs extra help from all of his teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Willie feel about his job as manager for the girls' basketball team?

2. What question does Willie ask his father when they are practicing in the back yard?

3. Why does Jenny jump into the water after Willie's accident?

4. Why does Willie have trouble on the racquetball court?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how much time has passed since Willie's accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andre not try to stop Angel from being a prostitute?

2. Why does Willie think facing Kam would be easier than writing to his parents?

3. How does Kato provide a connection for Willie between Oakland and his home?

4. Why does Coach Ivy suggest that Johnny's mouth is "worth a run a game"?

5. According to Willie, how did OMLC save his life?

6. Why does Willie go back for Kam instead of leaving him behind in the fire?

7. How has Willie's relationship with his friends changed since his accident?

8. How does Johnny Rivers react to the news that Willie and Jenny are dating?

9. What suggestion does Cyril Wheat give Willie regarding his dreams?

10. How does Willie react to the graffiti left by the Jo Boys?

(see the answer keys)

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