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

Why does Crash threaten Penn at the dance?

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

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 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

Describe the friendship between Crash and Mike DeLuca.

They are friends because they share the same interests.

What is "Second Time Around?"

A second-hand store, like Goodwill.

What significant accomplishment did Crash achieve?

The record for the most touchdowns

How does Crash feel about his grandfather, Scooter?

He has very fond memories of his time with him

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

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

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

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

Because he thinks he is going to die

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

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

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