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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Willie, how has his loss affected his perspective on life?
(a) He realizes that the only person's happiness that matters is his own.
(b) He realizes that he should not have been so hard on his parents.
(c) His life is more valuable to him now because he of everything he has lost.
(d) He realizes that if he works hard enough, he can be the same Willie that he was before.

2. Who keeps calling Lacey's house and getting him upset?
(a) His accountant.
(b) The police.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) A mafia boss.

3. Why does Lacey agree to let Willie stay?
(a) He thinks that Willie might be able to bring in some extra money.
(b) Willie reminds Lacey of himself at that age.
(c) Lacey is tired of arguing with Willie and just gives in.
(d) Lacey will not tell him and orders him not to ask about it.

4. What advice does Willie give in the article about street gangs.
(a) Persistence will win out over any gang.
(b) A strong community is the best defense against gangs.
(c) Gang violence is the greatest challenge facing Oakland.
(d) He would stay away from them if he could.

5. Why does Kam say that the Jo Boys should leave Willie's cane behind after they beat him up?
(a) Baseball is a sissy game.
(b) It is too big and bulky to carry around.
(c) Willie will probably need to walk.
(d) He does not want to have any evidence to link them to this crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the school's fire alarm essentially useless?

2. How does Willie feel about the game of two-on-two that he plays with Kato and Hawk?

3. What kind of basketball player is Lisa?

4. Why does Willie go back for Kam when the school is on fire?

5. Why is Angel not grateful when Willie comes to her rescue?

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