Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

2.

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.

3.

Why does it bother John and Mike that Penn is trying out for cheerleading? (from Chapters 9-12)

They are not used to seeing a boy in a traditionally female role.

They are worried that it will make Penn more popular.

John is worried that Penn will use his cheerleading platform to make fun of him.

They secretly wish they could join the cheerleading team, too.

4.

Why does John get mad at Mike for wearing Scooter's hat? (from Chapters 31-35)

John thinks Mike's head is too big for it and will ruin the fabric.

John has a sentimental attachment to the hat because Scooter let him wear it when he was a child.

John is offended that Mike does not respect Scooter.

John was hoping Scooter will give him the hat and he does not want Mike to wreck it.

5.

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

She is intimidated and hesitant to speak to John.

She is rude and standoffish and deliberately unfriendly.

She does not indulge in his attempts at flirtation.

She is charmed by his charisma and easygoing flattery.

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