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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. When does Ben decide he will wait to tell anyone about his situation?
(a) After his birthday in March.
(b) After Christmas.
(c) Until after football season is over.
(d) After the New Year.

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

3. What does Rudy share with Ben?
(a) Rudy's beliefs.
(b) The name of Rudy's family.
(c) Rudy's emotional pain.
(d) That Rudy believes Ben will live.

4. What examples does Ben use of prejudice and racism?
(a) Martin Luther King and Rodney King.
(b) Hurricane Katrina and 9/11.
(c) Rodney King and Hurricane Katrina.
(d) 9/11 and Martin Luther King.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Ben upset with Hey-Soos?

5. What does Rudy confess to Ben?

Short Essay Questions

1. What other school official becomes involved in the debate about Ben's project, what does this official do and what does Ben tell him?

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. Where does Ben stop after leaving Rudy's, and what does he find out there?

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

9. What is happening to Ben's attitude, why and what does he begin to do because of it?

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

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