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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Willie's first impression of Andre Porter?
(a) He thinks that he seems weak and insecure.
(b) He thinks that he is self-centered and cocky.
(c) He thinks that he is educated and athletic looking.
(d) He thinks that he is a disorganized slob.

2. What has Willie learned from Lisa about dancing?
(a) Men do not have to be good dancers.
(b) Swaying from side to side is a good substitute for real dancing.
(c) It does not matter how you move, only that you move.
(d) Move from the center, and if the music is too fast, cut the beat in half.

3. Where does Willie stay his first night in Oakland?
(a) Under an overpass.
(b) On the bus driver's couch.
(c) In the police station.
(d) In a homeless shelter.

4. Why does Willie go back for Kam when the school is on fire?
(a) He sees this as his opportunity to be a hero again.
(b) Deep down, he knows that Kam is actually a good person.
(c) He wants to be sure that Kam is punished for his crimes.
(d) He knows that it is the right thing to do because Kam will die if he does not.

5. How does Willie feel about the game of two-on-two that he plays with Kato and Hawk?
(a) He is nervous and feels uptight and awkward.
(b) He is self-conscious and cannot wait for the game to be over.
(c) He is excited about getting the opportunity to finally show off his abilities.
(d) He is thrilled to be playing a game that he thought he would never play again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Willie give in the article about street gangs.

2. What kind of basketball player is Lisa?

3. Why does Andre refuse to let Willie leave the basketball court?

4. Why does Willie not paint over the graffiti a second time?

5. What do Willie and the others at OMLC do on weekends during the first two months of school?

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