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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can Cody not sit through?
(a) His mother's constant crying.
(b) The class invocation.
(c) The assembly for end-of-school awards.
(d) Sooner's funeral.

2. Who else besides Lambeer tries to change Ben's mind?
(a) The principal.
(b) His father.
(c) His brother.
(d) The librarian.

3. What does Ben feel about Hey-Soos after one conversation about Rudy?
(a) Ben has made up Hey-Soos in his mind.
(b) Anger.
(c) He won't see Hey-Soos again until after death.
(d) Hey-Soos is waiting for Ben.

4. What does Coach ask Ben about football?
(a) If he doesn't think football is too rough for him.
(b) If he has ever played football before.
(c) If he understands the rules of the game.
(d) Why he wants to play.

5. What does Ben's mother do after hearing of Ben's illness?
(a) Tells Ben to leave home immediately.
(b) Her shoulders start to shake.
(c) Goes to her bed.
(d) Tells Ben he's a liar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Wagner say about Ben not starting treatment right away?

2. Why does Ben's doctor call him after his appointment?

3. What does Ben decide about companionship when he is talking to Hey-Soos?

4. What factor does Mr. Lambeer mention to tell Ben he can't do his project?

5. Why does Ben decide not to tell Cody about his illness?

(see the answer key)

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