Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does it bother John and Mike that Penn is trying out for cheerleading? (from Chapters 9-12)

They are not used to seeing a boy in a traditionally female role.

They secretly wish they could join the cheerleading team, too.

John is worried that Penn will use his cheerleading platform to make fun of him.

They are worried that it will make Penn more popular.

2.

What does John's description of his athletic abilities convey to the reader? (from Chapters 39-42)

It hints at John's secret dislike for sports and repressed desire to participate in the arts.

It proves that John has an inflated sense of his own abilities.

It shows that John is self-aware and confident.

It shows that John is secretly fearful that one day he will grow old and lose his physical strength.

3.

What is driving Abby's environmentalism and protest of the mall? (from Chapters 25-30)

She is being brainwashed by Penn and follows his instructions because she is in love with him.

She wants to punish her mother for being negligent.

She has a sincere interest in protecting the earth.

She is trying to sabotage her mother's career so she will lose her job and stay home with her children.

4.

What is the main difference between Abby and John's reactions to Scooter's stroke and prognosis? (from Chapters 31-35)

Abby acts out and gets into trouble at school while John becomes much more focused on his grades.

Abby always looks for the positive while John is a pessimist.

Abby takes out her anger on Penn while John expresses his concerns to Mike.

Abby is much more outwardly upset while John internalizes his fears.

5.

How does John feel about Penn's new hobby of running around the neighborhood at night? (from Chapters 36-38)

John thinks Penn might be mentally ill and is concerned for him.

John is curious but is hesitant to ask about it.

John feels challenged and times Penn with a stopwatch to see if he could beat him.

John wishes Penn would stop as it makes it hard to focus on his homework when he can hear him.

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