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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From which city does Willie ask the boy to mail his postcards?
(a) Pasadena.
(b) Montreal.
(c) Seattle.
(d) Phoenix.

2. Where has Willie found the money to fund his trip?
(a) He withdraws money from his bank account and steals from his parents.
(b) He asks to borrow money from his friends.
(c) He sells all of his baseball cards.
(d) He takes on a paper route and saves his money for months.

3. How does Willie retaliate after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?
(a) He drives a hard fastball into Sal's toe.
(b) He aims a high fastball right at Sal's head.
(c) He charges off the mound and tackles Sal to the ground.
(d) He refuses to pitch to Sal.

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

5. To what does Cyril compare Willie's accident?
(a) A race; just because he is behind does not mean the race is finished.
(b) A boxing match; he can throw in the towel or keep fighting.
(c) A death; he has lost something and he needs to mourn.
(d) Any other life challenge; he just has to face it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the crowd react to the end of the Crazy Horse Electric game?

2. What offer does Lacey give to Willie that, according to Lacey, is "the best offer in town"?

3. How does the Crazy Horse Electric game end?

4. How does the umpire respond after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?

5. When Cyril asks Willie to share, at what part of the story does he want him to begin?

(see the answer key)

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