Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Who is John "Crash" Coogan?
What sport does Crash play and love?
What is football?
What is one major theme introduced in the first ten chapters?
What is bullying?
What does the word "jeering" mean, as used in the story?
What is mocking or making fun of someone?
Where does Crash first meet Penn?
Where is next door / at their houses?
What is the name of Crash’s younger sister?
Who is Abby?
Why does Crash enjoy bullying Penn?
Because Penn is different and Crash wants to prove he’s tough.
How does Crash’s attitude toward others show his internal conflicts?
It shows his struggle with friendship and acceptance
What does “repercussion” mean in the context of Crash’s actions?
What is a consequence or result of an action?
What season is it during the first chapters of the story?
What is fall?
What was Crash's friend's name?
Does Penn win any of the games in chapter 7?
No.
What does Crash learn about judging people from Penn’s family?
That people are more than their appearances or what others say.
What does “obnoxious” mean, describing Crash’s behavior sometimes?
What is very unpleasant or annoying?
What holiday does Crash mention celebrating with his family in the early chapters?
What is Christmas?
What type of food did the Webb's eat?
Only vegetables.
What does Crash find surprising about Penn when he visits his house?
Penn’s family is very kind and welcoming.
OR
Penn's family does not have a TV and Penn does not have many toys.
What feeling does Crash experience when he realizes Penn is more than just a target?
What is confusion or curiosity?
What is the meaning of "rival" as seen between Crash and Penn?
What is a competitor or opponent?
What does Crash do when he finds out Penn lives next door?
What is he acts annoyed or upset?
Who is the new kid that moves in next door and becomes Crash’s rival?
Who is Penn Webb?
What event causes Crash to start thinking differently about Penn?
When Crash visits Penn’s house and sees how his family treats him.
What does Crash’s relationship with his dad reveal about family in these chapters?
That family relationships can be complicated and affect behavior.
Define "acceptance" in the context of Crash’s story.
What is being welcomed and included by others?
What kind of house does Penn’s family live in compared to Crash’s?
What is a simpler, less fancy house?