Exposition
Bedford City High Football Field
Describe the response of the fellow lineman to Moose's request.
They saw value in the "precedent" because they may have dreams of their own.
They thought it was a good idea.
Fumble (definition and part of speech)
Verb
to fail to hold or maintain or hold the ball after having touched or carried it.
What is the climax or turning point of Just Once.
Hint: It is not when coach puts him in to play. Remember he has been confident that he could carry the ball. The climax is when the Moose has a turning point.
He looks up and sees the tacklers coming at him and says, "Whoah".
Anything about the tacklers is acceptable.
After the sixth game of the season, the Moose felt anonymous because...
What did this feeling cause?
Everyone cheered for the ball carrier instead of the Moose.
This is what led him to want to carry the ball.
Main Character or Protagonist
The Moose
Why didn't Moose personally ask Coach Williams about carrying the ball during the game against the Benton Heights Tigers?
He didn't want to break the coach's concentration.
Nimble (definition and part of speech)
quick and light in movement; moving with ease
adjective
What is the most important event in the falling action?
The Moose makes a touchdown.
Describe Moose's hang up
He wanted to carry the ball.
Antagonist (title and last name)
Coach Williams
What finally convinced the coach to let the Moose carry the ball.
The fans were chanting "Give Moose the ball!"
What does "menacing hoarde" describe?
The tacklers coming at Moose when he is carrying the ball.
Describe the resolution of the story.
The Moose tells the coach "Never Again".
What does it mean to "go public"?
Tell some about something that is bothering you or that you have been keeping inside.
What is the conflict or complication in the story?
The Moose wants to carry the ball, but Coach Williams wants him to keep right on blocking.
What was the score in the game against the Bears during the final stages of the rising action?
42-0
"Duck soup" means something is...
Easy
Who blocks for the Moose when he is carrying the ball?
Dan Blevins
8. What is the MAIN PURPOSE of this sentence in the story? He didn't have a pretty face but he had a quick and easy smile - "sweet," some of the teachers called it; "nice," others said.
To show that the Moose was well liked
Describe the text evidence that suggests Coach is annoyed with Moose's request.
Tolerant smile and a little nod
"You keep right on blocking son."
Why does Jerry Dixon hug the Moose?
He knows he couldn't have made a touchdown without the Moose's blocking.
An example or pattern leading the way for future events and decisions
Precedent
What happens just before the climax of the story?
Coach orders Dan Blevins let the Moose play fullback and carry the ball.
Moose takes the ball and cradles it in his hands.
Name a piece of text evidence that supported the Moose was an accomplished football player.
He was on the all-conference team.
He was a cinch for all state.
Colleges wanted him to play for them.