Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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What does John's description of his athletic abilities convey to the reader? (from Chapters 39-42)

It proves that John has an inflated sense of his own abilities.

It shows that John is secretly fearful that one day he will grow old and lose his physical strength.

It shows that John is self-aware and confident.

It hints at John's secret dislike for sports and repressed desire to participate in the arts.

What does Scooter mean when he tells John that he did not need to score so many touchdowns for him to know he is awesome? (from Chapters 18-24)

Scooter is not really interested in hearing about football and wants to end the conversation.

Scooter is worried that John is too aggressive so he is trying to teach him a lesson.

Scooter suspects John felt he needed to prove his talent but Scooter already believed in him regardless of his performance.

Scooter is hungry and is trying to cut their talk short so they can start dinner.

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

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

John thinks Penn will impress Jane if he wins.

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

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

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

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.

Why is John desperate to buy Scooter a Christmas present? (from Chapters 31-35)

John believes that as long as he has a present for Scooter it means Scooter will definitely come home from the hospital and receive it.

John has recently earned money doing chores and wants to buy Scooter something really expensive to show off.

John thinks Scooter does not have enough possessions because he is poor.

John wants to give Scooter a memento to remember him by since John will eventually grow older and move out.