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

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

Because he thinks he is going to die

What significant accomplishment did Crash achieve?

The record for the most touchdowns

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

How does Crash feel about his grandfather, Scooter?

He has very fond memories of his time with him

Why does Crash threaten Penn at the dance?

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

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

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

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

Describe the friendship between Crash and Mike DeLuca.

They are friends because they share the same interests.

How did Crash get his nickname?

He crashed into his cousin at Christmas.

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

Treat others the way you want to be treated

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

Because they were missing practice and left the game early

What is "Second Time Around?"

A second-hand store, like Goodwill.

What character demonstrated true friendship to Crash in chapter 34?

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

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This will be used to evaluate comprehension after reading the novel, Crash, by Jerry Spinelli.

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1
What happened to Scooter?
He had a heart attack
He had a stroke
He moved out of Crash's parents home
He got a cold
2
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 like going to the mall
He does not want the new mall to be built
He thinks it will be a waste of time
3
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 forgot to get him one the previous year
He doesn't know what to get him
Because he thinks he is going to die
4
What significant accomplishment did Crash achieve?
For running the most yards in his football game
The record for the most touchdowns
100% on his reading test
Perfect attendance
5
Why doesn't the narrator's dad make it to his football games?
He dislikes football
He spends too much time with Scooter
He has a second job
He has a busy work schedule
6
Who is the protagonist (main character) in the novel?
Penn
Abby
Jane
Crash
7
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
He disagrees with the refs calls
He yells at the spectators in the stands
He does a victory dance in the end zone
8
How does Crash feel about his grandfather, Scooter?
He does not know his grandfather that well
He has very fond memories of his time with him
He is very shy around him
He thinks he is a wise old man
9
Why does Crash threaten Penn at the dance?
Because he is hanging out with Jane and his sister, Abby
Penn said something disrespectful about Abby
He broke Crash's bike
Because Penn does not like football
10
Why did Abby and Mrs. Coogan get into a confrontation?
Mrs. Coogan told Abby she couldn't have the mouse she found
Abby is protesting the mall being built and Mrs. Coogan isnt
Her mom works too much
Mrs. Coogan doesn't let Abby watch TV
11
How is Crash humiliated at the school dance?
He doesn't know how to dance
His mom shows up at the dance
He slips and falls on the dance floor
A 6th grader and Jane turn down his dance request
12
Would you recommend this book to a friend?
NO
YES!
13
Why was Crash upset with Scooter? Why is the mistake Scooter made a BIG mistake?
Scooter didnt play catch with him after school
He forgot to push record when he broke the school record
Scooter didnt come to his football game
Scooter didnt get him what he wanted for Christmas
14
Describe the friendship between Crash and Mike DeLuca.
They dont get along because they are very different.
They barely know each other.
They are friends because they share the same interests.
The have been best friends since elementary school.
15
What is one thing that Penn is able to challenge Crash at?
A race
A staring contest
Football
A button making contest
16
How did Crash get his nickname?
He use to crash into everything when he was little
It was his first word spoken.
He crashed into his cousin at Christmas.
He is a rough football player
17
What is one theme that you can take away from this novel?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Being popular is important
Parents should always watch their child's sports games
Football is the best sport
18
What does Crash compare this year's Christmas to?
Summer vacation
The best day ever
A winter wonderland
Pizza without pepperoni
19
Why did Penn and Jane get kicked off the cheerleading team?
They decided they didnt like cheerleading anymore
They did not get good grades
Their parents didnt want them to cheer
Because they were missing practice and left the game early
20
What is "Second Time Around?"
A grocery store in the community
A place where Crash goes to hang out with his friends.
A movie theatre
A second-hand store, like Goodwill.
21
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

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