Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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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 physically intimidated by John.

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

Mike is suffering from a football injury and knows he could not beat John.

Mike is genuinely afraid that John will tell on him and get him suspended.

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 curious about her positions and hopes to learn from her.

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

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

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

She does not indulge in his attempts at flirtation.

She is rude and standoffish and deliberately unfriendly.

She is charmed by his charisma and easygoing flattery.

She is intimidated and hesitant to speak to John.

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

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 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 thinks Penn will impress Jane if he wins.

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

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