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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 201 - 299.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Joey try to take MIke's shoe off?
(a) To make him more comfortable.
(b) To break the connection with the ground.
(c) To keep his feet from burning.
(d) To wear them himself.

2. What does one of the players do to Paul?
(a) Trip him.
(b) Push him to the ground.
(c) Hit him and throw mud in his eyes.
(d) Slam the ball into his head.

3. What does Mr. Costello do when Erik and Mr. Fisher come home?
(a) Talks to them about the weather.
(b) Go to his home and get his son.
(c) Offers to set them up with a football scout.
(d) Leave.

4. Why do Paul's grandmother and grandfather call from Ohio?
(a) They saw the sinkhole on the news.
(b) They are coming to visit.
(c) They want him to visit that summer.
(d) They want to find out how Erik's doing in football.

5. What does the news commentators say about Erik's attempted kick?
(a) They wonder if the school has considered a diving team.
(b) He put a lot of effort into nothing.
(c) Plant some grass in the mud.
(d) Maybe he should wear shorter cleats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joey tell Paul about Paul's statement to the principal?

2. Of what does Joey accuse Paul?

3. What does Erik tell kids when they ask why Paul wears such thick glasses?

4. Where does Paul's mother want to send him to school?

5. How does Joey respond to Victor's teasing?

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