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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Willie stay his first night in Oakland?
(a) In the police station.
(b) On the bus driver's couch.
(c) In a homeless shelter.
(d) Under an overpass.

2. About what is Jack upset when he bursts into Andre's office?
(a) Jack lost a game of one-on-one basketball in P.E.
(b) Jack has been sent to the office by a teacher who caught him carving on his desk.
(c) Another student said that Jack's nose was too big.
(d) The bathroom on that floor of the school is out of order.

3. What does Willie plan to tell the therapist (Cyril Wheat) as he is waiting in the office?
(a) He plans to keep quiet and not utter a word.
(b) He plans to ask him if he can bring his parents to the next session.
(c) He plans to explain why he took the pill and ask for help.
(d) Willie plans to tell him that everything is OK now and he does not need help.

4. Why do the Jo Boys attack Willie?
(a) They enjoy hurting other people, especially those who are weak.
(b) Willie tries to hide some of his money when they rob him.
(c) They think that Willie has called the police.
(d) He looks like someone who owes them money.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how much time has passed since Willie's accident?
(a) Four months.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Willie not want to take the sleep medication that his doctor has prescribed?

2. What issue does Willie's mom raise about the poor pass?

3. What does the note to Andre from Jack's mother say?

4. What caused the death of Willie's sister?

5. What does Willie do to try to help himself get to sleep?

(see the answer key)

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