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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. How does Jenny make amends for upsetting her aunt?
(a) She pulls weeds in her aunt's garden.
(b) She peels fifty potatoes for the church picnic.
(c) She scrubs the kitchen and bathroom floors.
(d) She and her family go to church on a Thursday night in order to "get the devil out" of her.

2. Where has Jenny Blackburn been for the two weeks before school begins?
(a) She and her family were at the beach.
(b) She was at camp, working as a counselor.
(c) She was at home, but did not feel like talking to anyone.
(d) She and her family were on vacation, visiting her aunt.

3. Why does Willie linger in the locker room after Jenny's basketball game?
(a) Being in the locker room makes Willie feel close to a sport that he loves.
(b) The girls' celebration after the game left a huge mess in the locker room.
(c) He is waiting for the crowd to leave so that no one will see him leave.
(d) He is stalling because he does not want to have to go out and congratulate Jenny.

4. How does Petey punish Johnny for telling jokes with bad puns?
(a) He dumps a bucket of baseballs on his head.
(b) He throws dirt at him from the infield.
(c) He hoses him with cold water.
(d) He has everyone sit and refuse to play until Johnny stops.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?

2. How much does Willie pay the boy for mailing the postcards?

3. What evidence does Jenny give to her aunt to prove that the woman on the religious channel is not really crying?

4. According to Willie, why does Jenny Blackburn always win when they race each other on bicycles?

5. Why is Willie wearing a sweatshirt with the word LURCH printed on the front?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does Sammy help Willie?

2. What do Jenny and Johnny reveal about their families?

3. Why does Big Will suggest to Willie that he savor every moment leading up to the Crazy Horse Electric game?

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

5. According to Andre, why is OMLC a better choice for Willie than public high school?

6. Why does Willie agree to play basketball with Jack?

7. Why does Willie's father react with anger when Willie returns?

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

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

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

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