Crash (Jerry Spinelli) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 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.

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

2.

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

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.

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

3.

Why does John rescue Penn's essay and give it back to him? (from Chapters 39-42)

John is trying to make a good impression on Penn so he can ask him to do his homework for him.

John wants to ask Penn for help on his essay revision.

John feels drawn to Penn and feels sympathy for him.

John feels like he had to do it because the teacher saw him.

4.

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

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.

She does not indulge in his attempts at flirtation.

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 join in and make fun of themselves.

The Webbs politely explain their beliefs.

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

The Webbs become so offended that they kick John out.

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