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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 50 - 94.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul think about his soccer try-outs?
(a) He has no idea what will happen.
(b) He will be second-string.
(c) He will be chosen for first string.
(d) He will not be picked for the team.

2. What nickname do the children give Paul because of soccer?
(a) Flash.
(b) Fleet.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Mars.

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

4. Why does Joey invite Paul to a carnival?
(a) Joey's mother doesn't want him to stay at home.
(b) Joey has extra money to spend.
(c) Joey needs some distraction from his grief.
(d) Joey's father does not want him around.

5. What do Paul and his mother find out about the smoke?
(a) No one knows what the smoke is.
(b) It is from a muck fire.
(c) A house in the subdivision burned down.
(d) It is a forest fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Paul's parents arguing on Saturday?

2. What position does Paul play in soccer?

3. What does Paul realize when he watches the Middle School soccer practice?

4. Where does Joey say the boys at the carnival go to school?

5. Why does the coach talk to members of the soccer team about the carnival?

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