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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Dallas kick Ben out of the house?
(a) For talking in front of Joe Henry.
(b) For keeping the secret from her all these months.
(c) For refusing to go to a specialist.
(d) She does not kick him out.

3. What does coach tell Ben about Lambeer's class?
(a) That Ben is being talked about in the teacher's lounge.
(b) That Lambeer is too rigid to be a good teacher.
(c) To be careful the man uses grades as weapons.
(d) That Lambeer is beginning to like Ben.

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

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

6. What does Lambeer tell Ben could happen if he fails Lambeer's class?
(a) He will have to go to summer school.
(b) He will not get into the best college.
(c) He will be kicked off the football team.
(d) He might not graduate.

7. What does Ben find about football in early November?
(a) It causes a lot of pain.
(b) It isn't as easy as it was a month before.
(c) It is not a sport he likes.
(d) It is very violent.

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

9. What does Dallas tell Ben about Joe Henry?
(a) Joe Henry is sick.
(b) Joe Henry is a genius.
(c) Joe Henry is her cousin.
(d) Joe Henry is her son, not her brother.

10. What does Ben tell Rudy Ben appreciates?
(a) Rudy's honesty.
(b) Rudy's wisdom.
(c) Rudy's point of view.
(d) Rudy's desire to harm no one.

11. What does Ben's father see as a change in Ben?
(a) That Ben is more moody.
(b) That Ben seems to be fighting a lot of battles.
(c) That Ben is more focused.
(d) That Ben seems depressed.

12. When does Ben share his secret with Coach?
(a) December 25.
(b) Never.
(c) January 22.
(d) January 2.

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

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

15. One does Sooner do to make the game more difficult?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Flirts with their cheerleaders.
(c) Trips one of their best players.
(d) Insults one of the captains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ben's new therapist threaten to do?

2. What does Ben ask in Coach's class?

3. What does Ben realize he does not want?

4. Why does Rudy say he stays drunk?

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

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