The Red Bandana

Question 1

During his senior year, several athletes pledged not to drink or do drugs. What did Welles do?

Accepted Answer

He served as a designated driver at every party he attended.

Question 2

What does destined mean?

Accepted Answer

predetermined to do something

Question 3

Due to his leadership, Welles was selected as a team captain when the season began. T or F

Accepted Answer

false

Question 4

What color of bandana did Welles's father keep in his back pocket?

Accepted Answer

blue

Question 5

Name one other action that occurred in the story that speaks to Welles's character.

Accepted Answer

He warded off a fight between two boys.

Question 6

On Christmas, Welles's father responded to a call. He would not let Welles go.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 7

What does jubilant mean?

Accepted Answer

feeling of great happiness or triumph

Question 8

In what state did the Crowther family live when Welles was a child?

Accepted Answer

New York

Question 9

What does derision mean?

Accepted Answer

ridicule

Question 10

That particular house fire belonged to the most famous person in town? Her name was . . .

Accepted Answer

Toni Morrison

Question 11

What does quintessential mean?

Accepted Answer

the most perfect embodiment of something

Question 12

"He was an ______ skater, able to navigate his way around traffic and avoid the big hits."

Accepted Answer

elusive

Question 13

"The house on fire was more than a _______________ river cottage."

Accepted Answer

picturesque

Question 14

For what did Welles and his friends get in trouble during his 11th birthday party?

Accepted Answer

playing flashlight tag

Question 15

What does notion mean?

Accepted Answer

an opinion, view, belief

Question 16

When Welles was a child, what job did he most desire for his future?

Accepted Answer

firefighter

Question 17

When Welles was bullied on the bus, what did he do?

Accepted Answer

punched him repeatedly

Question 18

"With time _______________and the church hour approaching, Welles called for his father's help.

Accepted Answer

dwindling

Question 19

What does diminish mean?

Accepted Answer

make smaller

Question 20

As Welles entered high school, all of these are true EXCEPT ONE.

Accepted Answer

He was in honors classes, but struggled

Questions 20