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

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

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

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

5. What assignment does the therapist give Ben?
(a) To tell his parents about his illness.
(b) To write down what he wants to do before he dies.
(c) To talk to Dr. Wagner one more time.
(d) To write a pro and con list for treatment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ben say about Lambeer's teaching?

2. What examples does Ben use of prejudice and racism?

3. Who else besides Lambeer tries to change Ben's mind?

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

5. What does Lambeer ask Ben in early December?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has changed in November for Ben with football, how is the team doing and what does Coach think about Cody? How does he feel about Ben and the team?

3. What does Ben do for Rudy the next time he sees Rudy after hearing the man's confession, what does Rudy say to Ben about his confession and what is Ben's response?

4. Who is the first person Ben tells about his illness, what does he say to him and what is his response?

5. How does Ben feel about his secret on Christmas Eve, what does Hey-Soos tell him and what does Ben decide to do?

6. How does Ben tell Dallas his secret, and what is her reaction?

7. What does Lambeer tell Ben about Ben's project and what is Ben's response?

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

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

10. What does Mr. Lambeer tell Ben about the school bond levy, what is Ben's response and what does Mr. Lambeer then do with Ben?

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