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

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

It shows that John is self-aware and confident.

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

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

By giving him false answers to Penn's questions.

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

How does John feel about Penn's new hobby of running around the neighborhood at night? (from Chapters 36-38)

John is curious but is hesitant to ask about it.

John feels challenged and times Penn with a stopwatch to see if he could beat him.

John wishes Penn would stop as it makes it hard to focus on his homework when he can hear him.

John thinks Penn might be mentally ill and is concerned for him.

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

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

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

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