Characters
The Big Game
Extra Information
Narrative Elements
Random
100
What is the first and last name of the main character?
Newton Newman
100
What position does Chris play on the football team?
Quarterback
100
Describe what is happening with Chris at the very end of chapter 4.
He doesn't get up from the bottom of the pile after the touchdown.
100
Name the 3 important characters - not including mom and dad.
Newt, Chris, JJ, Cecil, Reggie
100
What did Newt make for breakfast for his family?
Eggs and sausage
200
What is the name of the super star football player?
Chris Newman
200
What year was Chris when he won his first high school game?
Sophomore
200
What did Newt do to Chris when he chased him outside?
Turned the hose on him.
200
What is the setting of the story? Where does it take place?
Appleton, Wisconsin
200
What month does the story start in?
October
300
What is the age of the main character?
10 years old
300
Why did Newt get kicked out of the big game?
He lost his ticket and was sitting in the wrong seat.
300
Boy or Girl? JJ/Cecil
JJ - Girl Cecil - Boy
300
What is the problem in chapter 1-4 that Newt faces?
Finding the perfect Halloween costume.
300
What did Newt say every day to wake is brother up?
"HIT THE SHOWERS"
400
What is the mother's job?
Sells houses
400
What is the name of the high school that Chris goes to?
Fillmore High School
400
Who is the author of the story, Captain Nobody?
Dean Pitchford
400
How are Newt, JJ and Cecil treated at school?
They are ignored.
400
What was the father's job?
Construction - built buildings
500
What are the names of Newt's 2 best friends?
Cecil and JJ
500
Who was the #1 defensive end on the other team who weighed about 200 pounds and had the neck as thick as a telephone pole?
Reggie Ratner
500
What is JJ's full name?
Juanita Josephina Gonzalez
500
How did Newt get his name? What were his parents naming him after
Isaac Newton - The Laws of Gravity.
500
Describe how Fillmore won the big game. Describe the play.
Merrimac kicked off with 7 seconds left. Darryl Peeps was running the ball, but got caught and he pitched the ball back to Chris who scored!
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