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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 do the other kids at Johnny's party not drink the beer that Marty and his friends bring?
(a) They do not want to be associated with Marty, so they drink their own beer.
(b) They are athletes in training, and they know that they would get into trouble if they were caught.
(c) Some of the kids are recovering alcoholics, and no one wants to tempt them.
(d) They have all signed a promise to their parents that they will not drink alcohol.

2. Why does Willie run in the morning before sunrise?
(a) It is safer for him to run when there are fewer cars on the roads.
(b) He does not want anyone to see how difficult and awkward running is for him.
(c) He hopes to run into Jenny while he is out since she runs early, too.
(d) He needs to run early so that he is not late for school.

3. How does Willie feel as he watches Jenny play basketball?
(a) He really does not care since he has lost interest in sports.
(b) He feels like he is right out on the court with her.
(c) He wants her to make a great play and win the game.
(d) Deep down, he wants her to make a mistake.

4. How does the relationship between Jenny and Willie change from a friendship to a romantic relationship?
(a) Willie kisses Jenny without thinking, and then they both realize that they belong together.
(b) Jenny asks Willie if he would like to "go" with her.
(c) Neither of them says anything; they both just understand that their relationship is different.
(d) Willie finally gets up the nerve to ask Jenny to be his girlfriend.

5. What keeps Willie from acting like a cocky kid?
(a) Wilie's father would not allow it.
(b) Willie does not realize how good he is.
(c) Willie's teammates are just as talented as he is.
(d) Willie's mother has taught him to be gracious and grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Willie hide out before he finds the courage to leave his house?

2. In what way has Willie's accident affected the way that he views Marty?

3. What does Cyril Wheat's T-shirt say?

4. How does Petey Shropshire manage to get on base as often as he does?

5. How long has Mr. Samson's rose logo been on his shop's sign?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Willie discover that Jenny has developed a romantic relationship with Jeff Rhodes?

2. What explanation does Hawk give to explain why he did not make it to the school on the night of the fire?

3. What evidence suggests that Jenny Blackburn is a match for Willie in both athleticism and competitiveness?

4. What makes Willie think that Lacey might help him even though he says he wants him out the next day?

5. How does Lacey's perspective on his relationship with Andre compare to Andre's perspective?

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

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

8. How does Petey Shropshire cause Willie to lose control of his anger?

9. Why does Willie return to Oakland?

10. What details make Willie's final play of the Crazy Horse Electric game legendary?

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