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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 Cyril Wheat explain Willie's feelings toward Jenny?
(a) It is just a normal part of Willie adjusting to the changes in his life.
(b) Deep down, Willie knows that she does not care for him the same way.
(c) Willie has no right to feel angry with her and he should learn to change.
(d) Willie probably does not care for Jenny as much as he thinks he does.

2. Why are Willie's arms and head trapped when he falls into the water?
(a) The life jacket is too large and it slips up, trapping his arms and head.
(b) He gets wrapped up in the tow line when he goes under water.
(c) The boat drifts over top of him and traps him in the water.
(d) He is trapped under the ski.

3. Where do Willie and his father stop during their motorcycle ride?
(a) They stop at their favorite fishing spot on Corbut Creek.
(b) They stop at Johnny Rivers' house.
(c) They stop at the baseball field where the team practices.
(d) They stop at the top of the bluff overlooking the valley.

4. What is Willie doing as he is rushed to the hospital?
(a) He is protesting that he is not hurt and does not need to go.
(b) He is mumbling incoherently and staring out of the window.
(c) He is lying unconscious in the back seat with Jenny and his mother.
(d) He is holding his head and whimpering in pain.

5. What issue does Willie's mom raise about the poor pass?
(a) She wants to know why he did not fasten the chin strap on his football helmet.
(b) She is upset that he used a curse word when the ball slipped out of his hand.
(c) She is upset because Willie yelled at his teammates afterward.
(d) She does not think he was holding the ball effectively before he started the pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Willie's first mistake of the Crazy Horse Electric game?

2. Why does Willie not want to take the sleep medication that his doctor has prescribed?

3. How does Big Will react to Willie's attempt to defend Johnny Rivers?

4. What nickname does Johnny Rivers use to refer to Willie?

5. Willie's bus ticket will take him to which city?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What details about the beginning of the novel establish the rest of the story as a flashback?

3. How has the death of Willie's sister affected the Weaver family?

4. Why does Willie run in the dark?

5. Why does Willie complain that "they always tell you things when it's too late"?

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

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

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

9. What advice does Cyril Wheat give to Willie about how to deal with his friends?

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

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