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

2. What is special about the game in Chapter 13?
(a) Ben's mother came to see it.
(b) It is Ben's last game.
(c) Cody is called by a scout.
(d) Ben's team lost it.

3. What does Hey-Soos point out to Ben when Ben says he wants an ordinary senior year?
(a) He should want an extraordinary year.
(b) Dating Dallas would not be normal for him.
(c) When he dies he won't really care about his senior year.
(d) Ben's situation is not normal.

4. What does coach think about Cody?
(a) It will probably get a scholarship to college.
(b) He should be a kicker.
(c) He is an excellent half-back.
(d) He will be taken off as quarterback.

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

6. Who does Ben go visit?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Mr. Lambeer.
(c) Coach.
(d) Rudy.

7. What does Ben regret on Christmas Eve?
(a) His mother is in bed out of it for Ben's last Christmas Eve.
(b) He did not tell anyone about his illness.
(c) He did not buy his mother a present.
(d) Nothing.

8. What is Dallas doing when Ben goes to her house?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Practicing her cello.
(c) Making spaghetti for Joe Henry.
(d) Mowing the lawn.

9. What is the very talented football team they play in Chapter 13?
(a) Timberline High School.
(b) Coral Ridge High.
(c) Jamie C. Pashrock High.
(d) Mountain Laurel.

10. How does the coach feel about school work?
(a) He thinks football is more important.
(b) He is indifferent to it.
(c) He pushes his players to do well.
(d) He thinks it is more important than football.

11. What does Ben ask in Coach's class?
(a) If he can change his book.
(b) If he can write a paper instead of do a project.
(c) If Coach would teach a truth he doesn't like.
(d) If he can quit coming.

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

13. What does Hey-Soos say about people?
(a) They do not care about themselves enough.
(b) They are superficial.
(c) They are not always what you expect.
(d) They are only going to die in the end.

14. What does Ben realize he does not want?
(a) Life to end suddenly.
(b) His mother to know about his illness.
(c) Everyone crying over his death.
(d) His brother to be heartbroken.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lambeer tell Ben could happen if he fails Lambeer's class?

2. Why does Rudy say he stays drunk?

3. Who are the key players on the team Ben's school is getting ready to play in Chapter 13?

4. What does Ben take Rudy?

5. What does Ben find when he visits Rudy?

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