Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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What does Scooter mean when he tells John that he did not need to score so many touchdowns for him to know he is awesome? (from Chapters 18-24)

Scooter is not really interested in hearing about football and wants to end the conversation.

Scooter is worried that John is too aggressive so he is trying to teach him a lesson.

Scooter suspects John felt he needed to prove his talent but Scooter already believed in him regardless of his performance.

Scooter is hungry and is trying to cut their talk short so they can start dinner.

Which of the following descriptions most accurately represents John and Mike's friendship towards the middle of the book? (from Chapters 13-17)

John and Mike do not really like each other and are only friends because of football.

Their friendship is tense because John suspects Mike has a crush on Abby.

They share interests but their banter is built on challenges and competition.

John and Mike are supportive of each other's independent goals and pursuits.

Why does John take Penn's turtle back from Mike? (from Chapters 39-42)

John wants to take credit for the kidnapping.

John thinks if he returns the turtle Penn will help him with his homework.

John feels that Mike is going too far in his bullying.

John is jealous that Mike stole the turtle since he was planning to do that himself.

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

Why is John desperate to buy Scooter a Christmas present? (from Chapters 31-35)

John has recently earned money doing chores and wants to buy Scooter something really expensive to show off.

John believes that as long as he has a present for Scooter it means Scooter will definitely come home from the hospital and receive it.

John thinks Scooter does not have enough possessions because he is poor.

John wants to give Scooter a memento to remember him by since John will eventually grow older and move out.