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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What detail about their baseball caps do Willie and his friends want Mr. Samson to change?

3. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?

4. What does Cyril Wheat's T-shirt say?

5. When was Willie's first motorcycle ride with his father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence at the beginning of Chapter 2 suggests that Willie and his father, Big Will, enjoy taking risks?

2. What advice does Cyril Wheat give to Willie about how to deal with his friends?

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

4. How does Willie react to the graffiti left by the Jo Boys?

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

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

7. Why does Lisa offer to help Willie?

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

9. How does Willie feel about his job as the manager for the girls' basketball team.

10. What excuse does Jenny give to Willie to explain why she cannot stay in a relationship with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Willie's relationship with Jack, aka Telephone Man. How does he feel about him, and in what ways does he become a friend to Jack? Be sure to include specific examples and evidence to support your points.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is Kam, Willie's nemesis, similar to the old Willie Weaver? Provide specific evidence to support your observations.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Oakland, California and Coho, Montana. What experiences is Willie unprepared for upon his arrival in Oakland, and how does he learn to adapt? Provide evidence from the text to support your observations.

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