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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What inspires Lacey to reveal the secret about his son to Willie?
(a) He comes home drunk and sees that his ex-wife has called again.
(b) He comes home to find Willie in tears and wants to comfort him.
(c) Willie threatens to leave, so Lacey tries to explain why he wants Willie to stay.
(d) Willie finally asks Lacey about his ex-wife's angry phone calls.

2. What is the cause of Lacey's son's brain damage?
(a) Lacey beat him nearly to death.
(b) He was hurt in an accident when Lacey was driving drunk and crashed the car.
(c) He lost oxygen when he was a baby because Lacey left him locked in a hot car.
(d) He was stuck in the birth canal too long during labor.

3. How long does Willie hide out before he finds the courage to leave his house?
(a) One month.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two months.

4. Why does Mr. Walker ask Willie to be the team-manager for girls' basketball?
(a) He has heard that Willie is interested in the job.
(b) He knows that Willie has an extensive knowledge of basketball.
(c) He thinks that being around athletics will make Willie feel better.
(d) Willie's father has asked Mr. Walker to offer the job to Willie.

5. Why does Marty offer Willie the pill?
(a) He does not like Willie and is trying to get him into trouble.
(b) He has always admired Willie and is trying to be his friend.
(c) He is hoping that Willie will like it, and he can gain a new customer.
(d) He says it will make him feel better; he should save it for when he really feels bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willie feel sad when he is sitting with Jenny at the party?

2. Why does Willie run in the morning before sunrise?

3. Why does Kam say that the Jo Boys should leave Willie's cane behind after they beat him up?

4. How does Johnny react when he discovers that Marty has given drugs to Willie?

5. In what way has Willie's accident affected the way that he views Marty?

(see the answer key)

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