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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Andre begin rebuilding the school?

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

3. Why is Willie disappointed when Lacey brings Angel home with him?

4. Who keeps calling Lacey's house and getting him upset?

5. Why does Sammy not put Willie into a Tai Chi class?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How might Willie's experience have been different if he had made it to San Francisco instead of getting stuck in Oakland?

Essay Topic 2

After Willie's accident, Big Will pushes him to try to improve his physical abilities, but Willie fails. When he meets Lisa, Willie is much more willing to push himself and he sees positive results. Why are Lisa's efforts to help Willie so much more successful than Big Will's? Provide evidence from the text to support your observations.

Essay Topic 3

In many ways, Big Will is a one-dimensional character. His identity is centered around his reputation as a sports hero. Analyze the effect that Willie's accident and disappearance have on Big Will's perception of himself. Why is he unable to recover from the tragedy? Be sure to provide textual support.

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