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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Willie's father react when he found out that Willie had taken acid?
(a) He is disappointed and blames himself for Willie's unhappiness.
(b) He blames Willie's friends and refuses to allow Willie to see them again.
(c) He is angry and loses control of his anger in a way that Willie had never seen.
(d) He is disappointed, but understands and forgives Willie.

2. Why does Willie wish he had known how to perform CPR when he was twelve?
(a) He could have been a lifeguard at the pool.
(b) He would be much more confident about performing the procedure if he had those years of practice.
(c) He could have saved his sister.
(d) Maybe he would not be afraid of the water.

3. What nickname does Johnny Rivers use to refer to Willie?
(a) Wonderful Willie.
(b) Dream Weaver.
(c) Wicked Weaver.
(d) Whistlin' Willie.

4. Why does Willie run in the morning before sunrise?
(a) It is safer for him to run when there are fewer cars on the roads.
(b) He hopes to run into Jenny while he is out since she runs early, too.
(c) He needs to run early so that he is not late for school.
(d) He does not want anyone to see how difficult and awkward running is for him.

5. What does Cyril Wheat's T-shirt say?
(a) If You Can Read This, Turn Me Over.
(b) I'm With Stupid.
(c) Gay Vegetarian Nazis for Jesus.
(d) You Look As If You Think I Care.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sal Whitworth try to distract Willie while he is pitching?

2. Why does Johnny laugh when Willie threatens to give him a nosebleed?

3. What causes Sal Whitworth to make mistakes?

4. What question does Willie ask his father when they are practicing in the back yard?

5. What causes Willie to sink to the floor of the racquetball court and begin sobbing?

(see the answer key)

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