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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 does Mr. Weaver want Willie to pay attention to every detail leading up to the game?
(a) He wants Willie to have a strong memory to rely on, like his own memory of the Rose Bowl game.
(b) He is worried that the Crazy Horse Electric team will be difficult to beat.
(c) He has a feeling that something is going to go wrong.
(d) He is worried that Willie is not really focused on the game.

2. Ever since his accident, how does Willie feel when people smile at him?
(a) It makes him laugh since he knows they are only smiling because they are uncomfortable.
(b) He appreciates their efforts to comfort and understand him.
(c) It makes him sad, but he tries to hold back the tears.
(d) It makes him angry because he feels like they are showing him pity.

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how much time has passed since Willie's accident?
(a) Four months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Eight weeks.

5. How old is Willie Weaver at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Seventeen and a half years old.
(b) Sixteen years old.
(c) Twelve years old.
(d) Fourteen years old.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Willie feel safe on the motorcycle with his father?

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

4. Why are Willie's arms and head trapped when he falls into the water?

5. At what point did Willie's mother stop fishing with them?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lacey bring Willie to see his son?

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

4. Why do the other boys on the baseball team go after Johnny Rivers and hose him down?

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

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

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

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

9. In what ways is Oakland different from Coho, Montana?

10. How does Willie describe the change in his relationship with his father?

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