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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. In what way has Willie's accident affected the way that he views Marty?
(a) Willie has always been curious about Marty, but now he does not care.
(b) Willie never payed any attention to Marty before and did not know anything about him.
(c) Willie used to think that Marty was cool, but now he sees that he is a loser.
(d) He used to think that Marty was a loser, but now he admires his confidence.

2. What advice does Cyril give Willie to help him deal with the dreams that he has been having?
(a) Cyril suggests that he take a warm bath before he goes to bed.
(b) Cyril tells him to exercise before bed so that he is too tired to dream.
(c) Cyril tells him to acknowledge that he already knows what the dreams are trying to tell him.
(d) Cyril suggests that he tells his parents about his dreams.

3. What does Cyril ask Willie to do if he has any suicidal thoughts?
(a) Cyril wants Willie to tell his parents if he has serious thoughts of suicide.
(b) Cyril wants Willie to call the suicide hotline if he seriously considers suicide.
(c) Cyril wants Willie to call him if his suicidal thoughts get serious.
(d) Cyril wants Willie to see his family doctor if he has suicidal thoughts.

4. Why does Big Will want Willie to stop wearing his LURCH and QUASIMODO shirts?
(a) Big Will says that Willie is on his way back.
(b) Big Will does not understand the humor in the shirts.
(c) Big Will is embarrassed by the shirts.
(d) Big Will resents the influence that Cyril has on Willie.

5. Why does Willie's mom warn him about "fast things"?
(a) She wants him to slow down and enjoy life.
(b) Her father died in a car accident, so she is overly cautious about speed.
(c) She is afraid that Willie and his father will get hurt because of their reckless behavior.
(d) She thinks Jenny is one of these "fast things" and does not approve of their relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sal Whitworth try to distract Willie while he is pitching?

2. Why does Mr. Weaver want Willie to pay attention to every detail leading up to the game?

3. Why does Willie have trouble on the racquetball court?

4. What position does Johnny Rivers play?

5. Why does Jenny jump into the water after Willie's accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Willie, how did OMLC save his life?

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

3. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to take over the job as team-manager for the girls' basketball team?

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

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

6. Why does Coach Ivy suggest that Johnny's mouth is "worth a run a game"?

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

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

9. How has Willie changed over the past year?

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

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