What is the significance of the runner Jessica and Sherlock see?

It reminds them of the routine they no longer have.

What realization does Jessica have?

She can see what is good about her situation.

Why is part one called "The Finish Line"?

It is the end of her running career.

Jessica pins, unpins, then pins her jeans leg up. What does this show?

She's nervous about returning to school.

Jessica's recovery is difficult, but she's starting to make progress. This statement does which of the following?

Describes why part 2 is called "Headwinds".

How does Jessica show her caring nature?

She sends her mom home to sleep in her own bed.

How have Jessica's thoughts about getting a new leg changed?

She thinks a new prosthetic leg would be like freedom.

Why doesn't Jessica first want to sit with Rosa?

People might see Jessica as disabled.

Which of these is a character vs. character conflict?

Kaylee calls out her sister for being grumpy and rude.

How does Jessica avoid coping with her new reality?

She starts overusing her pain meds.

It is a sudden realization about something important or impactful.

Which of these is not a metaphor?

Her mom passes the baton of responsibility.

Why is Jessica's dad mad at Coach Kyro?

He thinks Coach should do more to get Jessica covered by insurance.

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The Running Dream Parts 1 and 2

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This quiz is over plot, characters, and literary devices for The Running Dream parts 1 and 2.

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1
Who allows us to see that Jessica's situation could be worse?
Fiona
Her mom
Lucy
Coach Kyro
2
What is the significance of the runner Jessica and Sherlock see?
It reminds Jessica of Vanessa Steele.
They remember they love to watch runners.
The runner reminds them of Lucy.
It reminds them of the routine they no longer have.
3
Jessica insists on wheeling herself up the ramp to class. This is an example of...
indirect chracterization
symbolism
direct characterization
allusion
4
Who is the protagonist?
Gavin
Sherlock
Fiona
Jessica
5
Jessica pees on herself while trying to get to the toilet at the hospital. What does this incident NOT show?
Jessica is stupid.
Jessica is struggling.
Jessica is feeling very low at this point.
Jessica is stubborn.
6
What realization does Jessica have?
She is glad she no longer has the pressure of running track.
She can see what is good about her situation.
She no longer loves Gavin.
Coach Kyro is the one who caused the accident.
7
A merry-go-round represents that something keeps turning or going on and on. This is an example of what?
symbol
allusion
hyperbole
alliteration
8
What happened to Jessica's leg?
It was amputated due to diabetes.
It was bitten off by a shark.
It was crushed in an accident.
It was removed by a crazy scientist.
9
Why is part one called "The Finish Line"?
It is the end of her race with Vanessa Steel.
She lost her leg in an accident at the finish line of the track.
It is the name of her family's business.
It is the end of her running career.
10
Jessica pins, unpins, then pins her jeans leg up. What does this show?
She's afraid the wheel chair will roll over her pants leg.
She is very interested in fashion and wants the right look.
She's nervous about returning to school.
All of the pins keep coming off.
11
Jessica's recovery is difficult, but she's starting to make progress. This statement does which of the following?
Explains why she gives up on her dreams.
Describes why part 2 is called "Headwinds".
Underlines the importance of health insurance.
Represents the theme.
12
What shows that Jessica is determined in part 1?
None of the above.
Both of the above.
Her desire to not wait for a nurse to go to the bathroom.
Her refusal to use the ramp.
13
How does Jessica show her caring nature?
She sends her mom home to sleep in her own bed.
She gives her dog Sherlock to her sister.
She lets Fiona date Gavin.
She starts a fundraiser in rememberance of Lucy!
14
How have Jessica's thoughts about getting a new leg changed?
She thinks a new prosthetic leg would be like freedom.
She's getting around really well on her crutches, not ready for a new leg.
She likes her wheel chair, no rush to get used to something else.
She wants to undergo surgery for an advanced robotic limb.
15
Which of these people do NOT visit Jessica at the hospital?
Fiona
Coach Kyro
Kaylee
Dr. Wells
16
Jessica's main conflict is between Jessica and...
Gavin
Vanessa
her mom
herself
17
Why doesn't Jessica first want to sit with Rosa?
People might see Jessica as disabled.
Rosa is a snobby cheerleader.
People might think Jessica doesn't shower or wear deodorant.
Rosa smells bad.
18
Which of these is a character vs. character conflict?
Jessica is taking too many meds.
Jessica has lost her leg.
Jessica is staying in her living room instead of her bed room.
Kaylee calls out her sister for being grumpy and rude.
19
What is one of the first things Jessica does on her road to mental recovery?
She goes back to school.
She takes Sherlock for a walk.
She watches a lot of TV.
She takes a shower.
20
How does Jessica avoid coping with her new reality?
She talks to her dog.
She goes out with Kaylee and her friends.
She often looks through old photo albums of when she had her leg.
She starts overusing her pain meds.
21
What is an epiphany?
It is a mental illness.
It is a breakfast pastry.
It is a sudden realization about something important or impactful.
It is an infection.
22
Which of these is not a metaphor?
Fiona is like a light in the dark.
Sherlock is Jessica rock of strength.
Medication is a crutch.
Her mom passes the baton of responsibility.
23
Why is Jessica's dad mad at Coach Kyro?
A long time ago, they dated the same girl who then died in a bus accident.
Coach didn't try to save Jessica's life.
He thinks Coach should do more to get Jessica covered by insurance.
He blames Coach for the accident.

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