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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Willie doing as he waits for Hawk and Kato to arrive?

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

3. Where do the boys at OMLC High School get the tuxedos for their graduation ceremony?

4. Why is Willie disappointed when Lacey brings Angel home with him?

5. What does the note to Andre from Jack's mother say?

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

Compare and contrast Oakland, California and Coho, Montana. What experiences is Willie unprepared for upon his arrival in Oakland, and how does he learn to adapt? Provide evidence from the text to support your observations.

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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