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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. On the night of Ben's first basketball game, Lillian gathers the children to do what?
(a) Eat.
(b) Pray.
(c) Help Ben memorize his plays.
(d) Help Ben practice.

2. What is Ben charged with after Junior arrests him?
(a) Hitting a police officer.
(b) Stealing a car.
(c) Rape.
(d) Blackmail.

3. Who is Mr. Loring?
(a) Ben's English teacher.
(b) Ben's grandfather.
(c) The Meecham's neighbor.
(d) Ben's math teacher.

4. Why does Bull restrict Ben to just bread and tea before the game?
(a) To help prepare him for the game.
(b) As a weight loss tool.
(c) As punishment.
(d) To keep him from getting weighed down with unhealthy carbs.

5. Who does Ben help to his feet during his first basketball game?
(a) Art Ballard.
(b) An opposing player.
(c) Jim Don Cooper.
(d) Pinky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sister Loretta say is watching when someone masturbates?

2. Who heckles Ben from the stands during his first basketball game?

3. Why does Bull go for a night flight?

4. How did Ben's first coach die?

5. What does Bull promise not to do at Mess Night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Arrabelle frightened for Toomer in the aftermath of the rape?

2. Ben teases Mary Anne about how much he will miss her when he goes to college. What does this say about their relationship?

3. Why does Bull restrict what Ben can eat on game day?

4. Why does Ben injure a player from the opposing team during a basketball game?

5. Why does Mr. Loring tease Ben in his English class? How does Ben feel about this attention?

6. Why does Ben go to Toomer's even after Bull refuses to allow him to go?

7. Why is Ben the only one held after Sammy and Ben are arrested attempting to blackmail Junior?

8. What is Ben's biggest fear as he tries out for basketball?

9. Sammy arranges a date with a college girl by using a fake name. What does this say about Sammy's attitude toward women?

10. Who instructs the male students on sex during catechism? Why?

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