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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 96 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening when Paul wakes on Saturday?
(a) Erik is burning breakfast.
(b) His mother is playing the piano.
(c) A lightning storm.
(d) Nothing is happening.

2. Who holds the ball for Erik when he is due to kick a field goal?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Antoine.
(c) Randy.
(d) Billy.

3. What does the news commentators say about Erik's attempted kick?
(a) Maybe he should wear shorter cleats.
(b) He put a lot of effort into nothing.
(c) They wonder if the school has considered a diving team.
(d) Plant some grass in the mud.

4. What does the referee fail to do in the game on September 22?
(a) Call any offsides.
(b) Stop kids from using their hands.
(c) Call a goal made by Tangerine.
(d) Call any fouls.

5. What are Erik and Arthur making fun of in Mike's death?
(a) The fact that he lost his shoes.
(b) How he could carry a football in heaven.
(c) The way his hair looked.
(d) How he said he would die old and in bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the family settles into their new home what does Mr. Fisher say about his job in relation to Erik?

2. What does Paul do when he is put in the game to replace the injured player?

3. In what grade of school is Paul?

4. What does Paul wonder when he notices all the parents at his soccer game?

5. What does Paul say he would be sad about if Erik dies?

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