Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does John react towards his mother's new employment situation? (from Chapters 43-49)

John is happy because he believes a woman's place is at home.

John is preoccupied with thinking about how the loss in income will mean he will not get a new football helmet.

John is furious with her and worried they will live in poverty.

John makes an effort to be more openminded about secondhand clothes because he realizes his mother's happiness is more important.

2.

How would you describe Mrs. Coogan's mood when she comes home from work? (from Chapters 13-17)

Exhausted and too tired to engage with her children.

Energized and excited to make dinner.

Distraught and depressed over her day at work.

Angry and frustrated that her life is unfulfilling.

3.

How would you characterize Jane Forbes' attitude towards John the first time she meets him? (from Chapters 9-12)

She does not indulge in his attempts at flirtation.

She is rude and standoffish and deliberately unfriendly.

She is intimidated and hesitant to speak to John.

She is charmed by his charisma and easygoing flattery.

4.

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

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.

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

5.

Why does John lose the race-off with Penn on purpose by telling Penn to "Lean" so he comes in first? (from Chapters 43-49)

John realizes he does not care about the Penn Relays and does not really want to go.

John believes he is injured and will not be able to compete in the Relays anyway.

John knows how important the Penn Relays are for Penn and he wants him to succeed.

John thinks Penn will impress Jane if he wins.

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