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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lisa asks Willie to find his center, where is it?
(a) Just above his navel.
(b) He is unable to find it.
(c) To the right and far above his navel.
(d) Just left and below his navel.

2. What advice does Willie give in the article about street gangs.
(a) He would stay away from them if he could.
(b) Gang violence is the greatest challenge facing Oakland.
(c) Persistence will win out over any gang.
(d) A strong community is the best defense against gangs.

3. What inspires Lacey to reveal the secret about his son to Willie?
(a) Willie threatens to leave, so Lacey tries to explain why he wants Willie to stay.
(b) He comes home to find Willie in tears and wants to comfort him.
(c) He comes home drunk and sees that his ex-wife has called again.
(d) Willie finally asks Lacey about his ex-wife's angry phone calls.

4. Why does Willie go back for Kam when the school is on fire?
(a) He sees this as his opportunity to be a hero again.
(b) Deep down, he knows that Kam is actually a good person.
(c) He knows that it is the right thing to do because Kam will die if he does not.
(d) He wants to be sure that Kam is punished for his crimes.

5. What is Willie's first impression of Andre Porter?
(a) He thinks that he seems weak and insecure.
(b) He thinks that he is self-centered and cocky.
(c) He thinks that he is a disorganized slob.
(d) He thinks that he is educated and athletic looking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Willie stay his first night in Oakland?

2. Why does Lisa add weights to her wrist and ankle when she plays basketball with Willie?

3. According to Willie, how has his loss affected his perspective on life?

4. Who keeps calling Lacey's house and getting him upset?

5. Why is Angel not grateful when Willie comes to her rescue?

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