1. What advice does Big Will give to Willie regarding his poor pass in the last football game?
(a) "Any son of mine will not embarrass me with another poor play like that."
(b) "Never do less than your best just because you're playing an inferior team."
(c) "Life is too short to make bad passes."
(d) "Always visualize the path the ball should take before you release your throw."

2. What offer does Lacey give to Willie that, according to Lacey, is "the best offer in town"?
(a) He offers to send him to school in Oakland.
(b) He offers to get him a job at the bus terminal.
(c) He offers him money to buy a bus ticket back to Montana.
(d) He offers him a job working for him.

3. According to Willie's dad, how does a pitcher show respect to a powerful hitter?
(a) By pushing the powerful batters back off the plate with tough pitches.
(b) By always giving the powerful batters his best stuff.
(c) By waiting to pitch until the batter is fully prepared.
(d) By walking the powerful batters in order to pitch to a weaker batter.

4. Why does Lacey agree to let Willie stay?
(a) He thinks that Willie might be able to bring in some extra money.
(b) Lacey will not tell him and orders him not to ask about it.
(c) Willie reminds Lacey of himself at that age.
(d) Lacey is tired of arguing with Willie and just gives in.

5. Why does Willie wait in the bathroom for a while after his shower?
(a) He is trying to remember where he is.
(b) He has not decided where he is going and is not yet ready to face Lacey.
(c) He is afraid that Lacey is angry and might hurt him.
(d) He is waiting for Lacey to leave for work.