Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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Based on John's interactions with Abby at Thanksgiving Dinner, which of the following statements most accurately captures his attitude towards her vegetarianism? (from Chapters 25-30)

John thinks Abby is too concerned with food and is worried she is becoming too thin.

John is curious about her positions and hopes to learn from her.

John likes to tease Abby about it just to agitate her.

John is concerned she is misinformed about the nutritional benefits of eating meat.

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

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

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 is much more outwardly upset while John internalizes his fears.

Why does Mike choose not to engage in a physical fight with John when they disagree about bullying Penn? (from Chapters 36-38)

Mike is physically intimidated by John.

Mike is genuinely afraid that John will tell on him and get him suspended.

Mike is suffering from a football injury and knows he could not beat John.

John scares Mike by bringing up a secret from his past.

How does John test Penn when he first meets him? (from Chapters 1-4)

By giving him false answers to Penn's questions.

By giving him a written exam testing his knowledge of football.

By asking him if he can name all the capitols of each state.

By insulting him in another language to see if he understands it.

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

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.

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.