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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What advice has the doctor given Willie about how he can get his body to work right again?
(a) He says to use it and see how much mobility he can regain.
(b) He says that nothing he does will help him return to normal.
(c) He tells him to try yoga and meditation as a therapy.
(d) He offers Willie a series of medications that can help him improve his balance.
2. How does Big Will react when he regains control of himself and realizes that he has pushed Willie too far?
(a) He apologizes and promises not to push him so hard next time.
(b) He is embarrassed and tries to get Willie off the court before anyone sees him.
(c) He tries to rationalize his behavior by telling Willie that it was for the best.
(d) He speaks calmly, but sternly to Willie and tells him to stop acting like a girl.
3. Where has Willie found the money to fund his trip?
(a) He asks to borrow money from his friends.
(b) He sells all of his baseball cards.
(c) He takes on a paper route and saves his money for months.
(d) He withdraws money from his bank account and steals from his parents.
4. 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) "Life is too short to make bad passes."
(c) "Always visualize the path the ball should take before you release your throw."
(d) "Never do less than your best just because you're playing an inferior team."
5. When Lisa asks Willie to find his center, where is it?
(a) Just above his navel.
(b) Just left and below his navel.
(c) He is unable to find it.
(d) To the right and far above his navel.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Mrs. Weaver blame Big Will for the family's problems?
2. Why do Willie and his father wear helmets when they ride the motorcycle?
3. How does Willie retaliate after Sal Whitworth hits Johnny?
4. What is Willie doing as he is rushed to the hospital?
5. Which characters accompany Willie when he goes to speak to Mr. Samson?
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