John “Crash” Coogan
Who is Crash's best friend at the beginning of the book?
Bonus: Why/How did they meet?
Mike Deluca
Bonus: Mike moved in across the street.
What is Penn named after? Who gave him the name?
The Penn Relays; his great-grandfather
How does Crash’s family react when Scooter comes to cook for them?
They pretend to gag and says “Aaaaaach!”
What did Abby create in the backyard?
Small wildlife habitats with piles of wood.
He got a helmet for Christmas one year and crashed into his cousin.
What two aspects of Penn’s family confuses Crash when he meets Penn?
They are Quakers and vegetarians.
Who gave Crash his nickname?
*"Better not forget!" - Uncle Herm*
Uncle Herm
Which of the following does NOT describe Jane:
A. She is from Wilmington.
B. She is in seventh grade.
C. She is friends with Michelle Pratt.
C! She is not friends with Michelle when we meet her.
What does Crash say to Jane at the dance? Why?
He keeps asking her to dance with him because he never, never gives up.
What are some things Penn and Abby have in common? *Name at least one.*
They are both perky; they both like nature stuff; and they walk Penn’s pet turtle together.
Why does Crash’s mom come home early one day?
She decided to start working part time.
Why does Abby demand that Scooter and Crash watch TV?
She was on the news/TV protesting the mall.
What memory does Crash have on race day?
Him and Penn racing to the mailbox when they were younger.
What advice does Crash give Penn at the end of the race?
Yells “Lean!” to make Penn stick out his chest.
What does Scooter tell Crash about sneakers when he asks for new shoes?
"It's not the sneakers that count, it's the feet."
What advice does Crash give Abby about the doll house?
Mice like dark and cozy place.
Who is the only person to call Crash by his real name, John? Why?
Penn Webb, because Crash doesn't want him to call him Crash.
What did Penn bring to Crash's house after Scooter's stroke?
The Missouri River mud
Who goes to the ball game with Crash?
Scooter, Mom (Mrs. Coogan), and Abby
Who helps Penn during his first cheerleading practice? Why do they need to help him?
Jane Forbes helped him clean mustard out of his shoes from Crash and Mike's prankl.