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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't Ben's list serious?
(a) He is writing it to get rid of his therapist.
(b) He is afraid to hope.
(c) He is afraid to see what he'll be missing out on.
(d) He thinks if he doesn't take it seriously, it will not happen.

2. What does Ben say he is willing to do?
(a) Take whatever grade he receives.
(b) Write his congress person about the project.
(c) Do a shortened version of the project.
(d) Talk to the mayor about the project first.

3. What did Rudy think Ben was going to do earlier?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Try to make Rudy change.
(c) Beat up Rudy.
(d) Call the cops.

4. What does Sylvia say about "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"?
(a) She thinks the whole class should study it.
(b) She loves the book and has her own copy.
(c) She doesn't think anyone should be allowed to read it.
(d) She has never heard of the book.

5. What does Ben decide about companionship when he is talking to Hey-Soos?
(a) He wants someone real to talk with him.
(b) He likes having a spirit guide.
(c) He wants to meet any of Hey-Soos' friends.
(d) He thinks Hey-Soos will greet him on the other side.

6. What factor does Mr. Lambeer mention to tell Ben he can't do his project?
(a) The bond levy.
(b) He does not mention a factor.
(c) The process for renaming a street is not open to non-tax payers.
(d) The requirement for more current historical events.

7. Why does Rudy say he stays drunk?
(a) He likes the taste of alcohol.
(b) So he cannot hurt anyone.
(c) He has nothing else to do.
(d) He cannot stop himself.

8. Who are the key players on the team Ben's school is getting ready to play in Chapter 13?
(a) Three boys who are huge and are triplets.
(b) Two boys who have already been offered scholarships.
(c) Two boys who are cousins.
(d) Identical Nez Perce Indian twins.

9. What kind of list does Ben make?
(a) Of the ways he can help himself get well.
(b) Of all the reasons he feels blessed.
(c) Of the names he would give his children if he lives.
(d) Of things he wants to do before he dies.

10. Why is Ben upset with Hey-Soos?
(a) Hey-Soos keeps giving him platitudes.
(b) Hey-Soos doesn't understand about Dallas.
(c) Hey-Soos criticizes Ben.
(d) He thinks Hey-Soos doesn't care if he lives or dies.

11. How does Ben feel about spending so much time with Joe Henry?
(a) He hates it.
(b) He is indifferent to it.
(c) He enjoys it.
(d) He is bored by it.

12. Why does Ben say he will continue to visit Rudy?
(a) Ben knows he is safe since Rudy was honest with Ben.
(b) He hopes Rudy will change.
(c) He thinks Rudy is a good person.
(d) He likes talking to Rudy.

13. Of what does Ben remind Mr. Lambeer?
(a) That Mr. Lambeer originally approved Ben's project.
(b) That Ben has done many things for the school.
(c) Ben wants to get the most out of his last year of school.
(d) That Mr. Lambeer should respect learning in any form.

14. What reason does Ben give for not telling Coach sooner?
(a) Ben would not have been allowed to play football.
(b) Ben was not sure if he could trust Coach.
(c) Coach might have accidentally told Cody.
(d) His relationship to Coach might have changed.

15. What does Lambeer not realize about Ben?
(a) Ben does not care about a diploma.
(b) Ben knows more history than Lambeer.
(c) Ben is not doing this for attention.
(d) Ben is a very stubborn person.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the very talented football team they play in Chapter 13?

3. What does Ben tell Rudy Ben appreciates?

4. What does Coach say about the Malcolm X project?

5. What does Ben realize he does not want?

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