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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How long has Mr. Samson's rose logo been on his shop's sign?
2. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how much time has passed since Willie's accident?
3. Why are Willie's arms and head trapped when he falls into the water?
4. How does the crowd react to the end of the Crazy Horse Electric game?
5. How does Sal Whitworth try to distract Willie while he is pitching?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Willie run in the dark?
2. How does Willie discover that Jenny has developed a romantic relationship with Jeff Rhodes?
3. How does Petey Shropshire cause Willie to lose control of his anger?
4. How has Willie changed over the past year?
5. Why does Lacey, the bus driver, wait to help Willie until after the gang leaves?
6. Why does Willie have such a difficult time cheering for Jenny in the basketball game or celebrating with her afterward?
7. Why does Willie ask the question about Missy while he and his father are practicing in the back yard?
8. Why does Lacey bring Willie to see his son?
9. How does Willie describe the change in his relationship with his father?
10. Why does Coach Ivy suggest that Johnny's mouth is "worth a run a game"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Willie's perspective on taking risks develop throughout the novel? What experiences change the way he feels about taking risks?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways in OMLC High School different from a "regular" high school? How are these differences important to the students who attend the school? Provide examples for support.
Essay Topic 3
When he leaves Oakland, Willie tells Lacey, "if it means anything ... you're one and one now. You broke one and you fixed one." Agree or disagree with Willie's assessment. Has Lacey atoned for what he has done to his son? Support with evidence.
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