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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Ben remind Mr. Lambeer?
(a) That Mr. Lambeer originally approved Ben's project.
(b) Ben wants to get the most out of his last year of school.
(c) That Ben has done many things for the school.
(d) That Mr. Lambeer should respect learning in any form.

2. What does Ben do when he finds Rudy completely drunk?
(a) Drags him to a detox center.
(b) Walks out vowing to never return.
(c) Slaps him in the face.
(d) Breaks all the bottles in Rudy's room.

3. What does Ben decide about companionship when he is talking to Hey-Soos?
(a) He wants to meet any of Hey-Soos' friends.
(b) He wants someone real to talk with him.
(c) He likes having a spirit guide.
(d) He thinks Hey-Soos will greet him on the other side.

4. When does Ben decide he will wait to tell anyone about his situation?
(a) Until after football season is over.
(b) After the New Year.
(c) After his birthday in March.
(d) After Christmas.

5. How does Ben feel about spending so much time with Joe Henry?
(a) He hates it.
(b) He is bored by it.
(c) He enjoys it.
(d) He is indifferent to it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does coach think about Cody?

2. Why does the coach bring Thanksgiving dinner to Ben's house?

3. What is the very talented football team they play in Chapter 13?

4. What is Dallas doing when Ben goes to her house?

5. What does Lambeer tell Ben could happen if he fails Lambeer's class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rudy tell Ben is the reason he is an alcoholic?

2. What does Mr. Lambeer tell Ben about the school bond levy, what is Ben's response and what does Mr. Lambeer then do with Ben?

3. What does Ben's family do for Thanksgiving?

4. What does Ben do for Rudy the next time he sees Rudy after hearing the man's confession, what does Rudy say to Ben about his confession and what is Ben's response?

5. What do Ben and Hey-Soos talk about in their first conversation after the Coach's demonstration?

6. What does Lambeer tell Ben about Ben's project and what is Ben's response?

7. What does Ben tell Lambeer when the teacher asks him if he is going to change his project?

8. What other school official becomes involved in the debate about Ben's project, what does this official do and what does Ben tell him?

9. What is happening to Ben's attitude, why and what does he begin to do because of it?

10. What team beats Ben's football team in late November, and why might they have been beaten?

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