1. What is Willie's agreement with Andre regarding P.E. class?
(a) Willie will take P.E. class as an independent study.
(b) Willie will be excused from P.E. class for the rest of the school year.
(c) Willie can stay out of P.E. for three weeks or until he is ready, whichever comes first.
(d) Willie must attend P.E. class, but he does not have to participate.

2. Which characters accompany Willie when he goes to speak to Mr. Samson?
(a) Johnny Rivers and Max Craig.
(b) Petey Shropshire and Jenny Blackburn.
(c) Jenny Blackburn and Coach Ivy.
(d) Eddie Single and Petey Shropshire.

3. Why does Marty offer Willie the pill?
(a) He is hoping that Willie will like it, and he can gain a new customer.
(b) He has always admired Willie and is trying to be his friend.
(c) He does not like Willie and is trying to get him into trouble.
(d) He says it will make him feel better; he should save it for when he really feels bad.

4. Why is Willie on his way to see Coach Williams when he runs into Jenny and Jeff Rhodes?
(a) He left his jacket on the bench after the last game.
(b) He has decided to quit being the manager for the girls' basketball team.
(c) He wants to see if he can get some private basketball lessons.
(d) Coach Williams has asked to see him.

5. How has Willie changed over the twelve months before the novel begins?
(a) He has learned to appreciate the gifts he has been given.
(b) His voice has become squeaky and his face is full of acne.
(c) He has learned that there is more to life than baseball.
(d) He has gotten bigger, stronger, and better.