Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 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.

Mike is physically intimidated by John.

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

2.

Why does John lose the race-off with Penn on purpose by telling Penn to "Lean" so he comes in first? (from Chapters 43-49)

John realizes he does not care about the Penn Relays and does not really want to go.

John believes he is injured and will not be able to compete in the Relays anyway.

John thinks Penn will impress Jane if he wins.

John knows how important the Penn Relays are for Penn and he wants him to succeed.

3.

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

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

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

By giving him false answers to Penn's questions.

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

4.

How does John react towards his mother's new employment situation? (from Chapters 43-49)

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 happy because he believes a woman's place is at home.

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

5.

How do the Webbs respond to John's jokes and subtle mocking of their life and religion at dinner? (from Chapters 5-8)

The Webbs politely explain their beliefs.

The Webbs become so offended that they kick John out.

The Webbs join in and make fun of themselves.

The Webbs call John's parents and ask them to pick him up.

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