Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

She is charmed by his charisma and easygoing flattery.

She is rude and standoffish and deliberately unfriendly.

She does not indulge in his attempts at flirtation.

She is intimidated and hesitant to speak to John.

2.

Why does John get mad at Mike for wearing Scooter's hat? (from Chapters 31-35)

John was hoping Scooter will give him the hat and he does not want Mike to wreck it.

John has a sentimental attachment to the hat because Scooter let him wear it when he was a child.

John is offended that Mike does not respect Scooter.

John thinks Mike's head is too big for it and will ruin the fabric.

3.

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

Abby is much more outwardly upset while John internalizes his fears.

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.

4.

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

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

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

5.

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

John wants to take credit for the kidnapping.

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

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

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

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