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WRS 4.2 The Big Upset p84
WRS 4.2 The Big Upset p84
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1
What did the passage say that Tim used as he shot the basketball?
his legs
his feet
his arms
his neck
2
Did Tim panic as he shot for the basket?
The passage does not say.
No.
Yes.
3
What does the word
strode
mean in this passage?
walk slowly
walk quietly
walk quickly
walk with purpose
4
Which words describe Ed?
great dribbler
great jumper
gifted athlete
not very tall
great at slam dunks
very tall
5
Why was the game called an "
upset
"
Tim was upset he was fouled.
The Tomcats lost the game and they were expected to win.
The Tomcat fans were upset.
Ed was upset that his team won.
6
Who were the state champs?
Mountain Lions
Tomcats
Wildcats
Bobcats
7
What does the phrase
not much time on the clock
mean in this passage?
There was 10 minutes left to play.
The game was almost over.
The game had just started.
It was halftime.
8
Then what happened? Pick 2.
A Tomcat made a basket.
Ed made a basket from far away.
A Tomcat hit Tim as he tried to block the basket.
Tim attempted a basket extending his hand toward the goal.
9
Who are the main characters? Pick 2.
Bob
Jim
Ed
Kim
Ned
Tim
10
What does the phrase
neck and neck
mean in this passage?
Tim and Ed's team was winning.
The score was very close.
The Tomcats were winning.
All the players had very long necks.
11
What was the coach's name?
Mr. Davis
Mr. Husk
Mr. Jones
Mr. Duke
12
What did Tim do when Ed
passed
him the ball?
Pick 2.
made a great shot
passed the ball to another player
moved to the left
made a shot and missed
13
What happened first in the final seconds of the game?
A Tomcat made a basket.
Ed made a good pass to Tim.
Tim blocked a Tomcat from scoring.
A Tomcat stole the ball from Ed.
14
What sport were the boys playing?
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Baseball
15
Did Tim make the basket?
Yes.
No.
16
What happened Tim was hit by a Tomcat?
The ref called a foul.
The ball went in the basket.
The ball bounced off the rim of the goal. No good!
The fans went crazy.
Tim fell down onto the court.
Ed called a foul.
17
What happened when anyone was late?
The coach would sit the player on the bench.
The coach would yell at the players.
The coach would stress.
The coach would kick the player off the team.
18
The Tomcats could not argue with the referee's call of a foul because it was clear that the Tomcat hit Tim by accident.
False
True
19
There only a few seconds left on the clock.
False
True
20
What does the word
ref
mean in this passage?
the reference book containing the rules of basketball
the referee
a referral slip for misbehaving
the player has to reflect on how he played
21
What does the phrase
thrilling contest
mean in this passage?
long game
boring game
losing game
exciting game
22
What does the phrase
had talent
mean in this passage?
Both teams had actors.
Both team had players in the school band.
Both teams had great players.
Neither team really wanted to win.
23
What was the Tomcats "
big mistake"
in the game?
not having Ed on their team
not panicking
not making enough baskets
fouling Tim as he shot the basketball
24
What does the phrase
had a strong will to compete
mean in this passage?
Neither team could score a basket.
Both teams wanted a tie game.
Neither team cared if they won or lost.
Both teams wanted to win.
25
What does the phrase
went to the line
mean in this passage?
went to the free throw line on the court to shoot
went under the basket
went to the bench
went to the locker room
26
If Tim made the free throw, he would win the game.
False
True
27
What does the phrase
strode to the line to take the tip
mean in this passage?
walked purposely to the bleachers to tip his hat to the fans
walked purposely to the bench
walked purposely to center court and the ref tossed the ball in the air
walked purposely to leave a tip for the guy selling popcorn
28
What did the coach have a strict rule about?
back talk
gum chewing
being on time
not listening
