Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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

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.

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

How would you describe John's feelings towards Scooter when Scooter comes home from the recovery center? (from Chapters 43-49)

John feels he cannot be around Scooter because it is too depressing to see him this way.

John pushes Scooter to work harder at his recovery.

John is disappointed that Scooter has changed but is happy to have him home regardless.

John fears that Scooter will hurt himself so he feels he always has to watch him.

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

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

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

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

John is curious but is hesitant to ask about it.

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

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

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

Why does John rescue Penn's essay and give it back to him? (from Chapters 39-42)

John wants to ask Penn for help on his essay revision.

John feels like he had to do it because the teacher saw him.

John is trying to make a good impression on Penn so he can ask him to do his homework for him.

John feels drawn to Penn and feels sympathy for him.