Why isn't Crash excited when he learns of his mom's new job selling the stores at the mall?

It means she will be spending less time with him

How is Crash humiliated at the school dance?

A 6th grader and Jane turn down his dance request

Why was Crash upset with Scooter? Why is the mistake Scooter made a BIG mistake?

He forgot to push record when he broke the school record

Why did Abby and Mrs. Coogan get into a confrontation?

Abby is protesting the mall being built and Mrs. Coogan isnt

What is one theme that you can take away from this novel?

Treat others the way you want to be treated

What character demonstrated true friendship to Crash in chapter 34?

Penn-he leaves his tin of dirt by the door for Scooter

Describe the friendship between Crash and Mike DeLuca.

They are friends because they share the same interests.

How does Crash feel about his grandfather, Scooter?

He has very fond memories of his time with him

Why does Crash feel that he needs to buy a gift for Scooter immediately?

Because he thinks he is going to die

Why does Crash threaten Penn at the dance?

Because he is hanging out with Jane and his sister, Abby

What is "Second Time Around?"

A second-hand store, like Goodwill.

How did Crash get his nickname?

He crashed into his cousin at Christmas.

How does Crash demonstrate that he does not show very good sportsmanship?

He doesn't come off the field when his coach tells him to

What significant accomplishment did Crash achieve?

The record for the most touchdowns

Why did Penn and Jane get kicked off the cheerleading team?

Because they were missing practice and left the game early

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1
Why isn't Crash excited when he learns of his mom's new job selling the stores at the mall?
It means she will be spending less time with him
He does not want the new mall to be built
He does not like going to the mall
He thinks it will be a waste of time
2
How is Crash humiliated at the school dance?
He slips and falls on the dance floor
He doesn't know how to dance
His mom shows up at the dance
A 6th grader and Jane turn down his dance request
3
Why was Crash upset with Scooter? Why is the mistake Scooter made a BIG mistake?
Scooter didnt play catch with him after school
Scooter didnt get him what he wanted for Christmas
Scooter didnt come to his football game
He forgot to push record when he broke the school record
4
Why did Abby and Mrs. Coogan get into a confrontation?
Mrs. Coogan told Abby she couldn't have the mouse she found
Mrs. Coogan doesn't let Abby watch TV
Her mom works too much
Abby is protesting the mall being built and Mrs. Coogan isnt
5
What is one theme that you can take away from this novel?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Football is the best sport
Being popular is important
Parents should always watch their child's sports games
6
What character demonstrated true friendship to Crash in chapter 34?
Jane- She wrote Crash a letter hoping Scooter feels better
Penn-he leaves his tin of dirt by the door for Scooter
Mike- He apologized for wearing Scooter's hat
7
Describe the friendship between Crash and Mike DeLuca.
They are friends because they share the same interests.
The have been best friends since elementary school.
They barely know each other.
They dont get along because they are very different.
8
Who is the protagonist in the novel?
Abby
Jane
Crash
Penn
9
How does Crash feel about his grandfather, Scooter?
He is very shy around him
He has very fond memories of his time with him
He does not know his grandfather that well
He thinks he is a wise old man
10
Why does Crash feel that he needs to buy a gift for Scooter immediately?
Because he has never gotten Scooter a gift before
Because he thinks he is going to die
Because he forgot to get him one the previous year
He doesn't know what to get him
11
Would you recommend this book to a friend?
NO
YES!
12
Why does Crash threaten Penn at the dance?
He broke Crash's bike
Because Penn does not like football
Because he is hanging out with Jane and his sister, Abby
Penn said something disrespectful about Abby
13
Why doesn't the narrator's dad make it to his football games?
He has a busy work schedule
He has a second job
He dislikes football
He spends too much time with Scooter
14
What is "Second Time Around?"
A grocery store in the community
A second-hand store, like Goodwill.
A place where Crash goes to hang out with his friends.
A movie theatre
15
What happened to Scooter?
He got a cold
He had a stroke
He had a heart attack
He moved out of Crash's parents home
16
What does Crash compare this year's Christmas to?
Summer vacation
The best day ever
A winter wonderland
Pizza without pepperoni
17
How did Crash get his nickname?
He use to crash into everything when he was little
He crashed into his cousin at Christmas.
He is a rough football player
It was his first word spoken.
18
How does Crash demonstrate that he does not show very good sportsmanship?
He does a victory dance in the end zone
He yells at the spectators in the stands
He disagrees with the refs calls
He doesn't come off the field when his coach tells him to
19
What significant accomplishment did Crash achieve?
Perfect attendance
100% on his reading test
For running the most yards in his football game
The record for the most touchdowns
20
What is one thing that Penn is able to challenge Crash at?
A race
A staring contest
Football
A button making contest
21
Why did Penn and Jane get kicked off the cheerleading team?
Because they were missing practice and left the game early
They decided they didnt like cheerleading anymore
They did not get good grades
Their parents didnt want them to cheer

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