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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dallas back up Ben in Lambeer's class?
(a) Her brother was not accepted to college because of prejudice.
(b) She has suffered prejudice herself.
(c) Her grandparents were in a relocation camp in World War II.
(d) Her father was beaten in the navy because of prejudice.

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

3. What happens when Ben goes out to run?
(a) He is easily fatigued.
(b) He encounters Dallas.
(c) He feels quite good.
(d) He has to sit several times.

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

5. What is Cody doing on Christmas Eve?
(a) Making plans for the future.
(b) Arguing with his father.
(c) Arguing with his girlfriend.
(d) Helping his mother who is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Hey-Soos remind Ben?

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

3. What does coach tell Ben about Lambeer's class?

4. Why does the coach bring Thanksgiving dinner to Ben's house?

5. Why does Rudy say he stays drunk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in Ben's first confrontation with Rudy's drinking?

2. What does Ben's family do for Thanksgiving?

3. What does Rudy's note to Ben say and what is Ben's response?

4. What does Rudy tell Ben is the reason he is an alcoholic?

5. How is Ben feeling about Hey-Soos at the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Ben feel that way and what does Hey-Soos advise?

6. What does Cody say to Ben after he tells him of his illness?

7. What do Ben and Hey-Soos talk about in their first conversation after the Coach's demonstration?

8. Where does Ben go after school almost everyday and what does he do there? How does Dallas feel about what he says about Joe Henry?

9. What does Ben ask Coach about his book report, how does one of the students respond and what does Coach do to demonstrate democracy to the class?

10. Why does Ben go to see Rudy at three in the morning, and what does he find there?

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