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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 Willie feel about his meeting with Cyril Wheat?
(a) Willie feels completely empty inside and cannot describe his emotions.
(b) Willie is glad that he came and feels relieved to have someone to talk to.
(c) Willie is not sure how he feels because he is not sure whether he trusts Cyril.
(d) Willie resents the fact that Cyril is making him talk and is angry.

2. Why does Big Will throw his racket and break it?
(a) He is angry with himself for pushing Willie too hard.
(b) He overhears someone make a negative comment about Willie.
(c) He hits a bad shot and is frustrated with himself.
(d) He is frustrated because he feels like Willie is not putting forth any effort.

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

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

5. How does Willie feel when he rides with his father on the motorcycle?
(a) Willie feels resentment that his father will not allow him to ride alone.
(b) Willie is embarrassed that one of his friends may see him on the back of the bike.
(c) Willie is sad that his father seems to take such needless risks.
(d) Willie feels extremely close to his father, but cannot express this.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Willie run in the morning before sunrise?

3. How old is Willie Weaver at the beginning of the novel?

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

5. Why does Willie linger in the locker room after Jenny's basketball game?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Big Will get angry with Willie on the racquetball court?

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

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

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

6. Why does Johnny Rivers lament the fact that they are juniors?

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

8. How does Big Will actually harm Willie in trying to help him?

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

10. Why is Mrs. Weaver worried about Willie's love for speed?

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