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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. When Cyril asks Willie to share, at what part of the story does he want him to begin?
(a) At the beginning, of course.
(b) Anywhere he would like to begin.
(c) At the end, and then work backward.
(d) At the middle and then work both ways.

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

3. How much does Willie pay the boy for mailing the postcards?
(a) Five dollars.
(b) Ten dollars.
(c) Six dollars.
(d) Three dollars.

4. What caused the death of Willie's sister?
(a) She died in a house fire.
(b) She fell down the stairs and broke her neck.
(c) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
(d) She was strangled by the cords on the blinds on her window.

5. Why does Willie continue to carry his cane with him?
(a) It has become an accessory that he brings with him out of habit.
(b) It is important to him because his friends had it made special for him.
(c) He carries it because it makes him feel stronger.
(d) He still needs it sometimes when he has been on his feet for a while.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Willie's accident?

2. How does Willie retaliate after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?

3. How does Johnny Rivers feel about being a junior?

4. What causes Willie to sink to the floor of the racquetball court and begin sobbing?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Willie's attitude toward Jenny changed since the summer?

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

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

4. What steps does Willie take to make sure that no one will be able to find him?

5. Why is Willie reluctant to return to school after his accident?

6. What is the topic of the argument that Willie overhears between his parents?

7. Why do Willie, Petey, and Jenny go to see Mr. Samson?

8. How has Willie's family changed since his accident?

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

10. What evidence at the beginning of Chapter 2 suggests that Willie and his father, Big Will, enjoy taking risks?

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