Vocabulary
What is a synonym for tense in this sentence? Do you feel a little tense before you take a test?
A anxious
B welcome
C thirsty
D smart
A anxious
What problem did Danny, Petou, and Anita face?
A They were not very good players.
B They joined the team late in the season.
C They were blamed when the team lost.
D They were late for the Bombers game.
C They were blamed when the team lost.
Who was most responsible for the win, Petou, Travis, or Bob?
Travis- He was a team player
Petou- He scored the winning goal
Bob- Helped them win the gam
What does the word commotion mean in this sentence? The storm caused a commotion at doggy daycare.
A a flood
B a joyful sound
C a new idea
D a noisy confusion
D a noisy confusion
Why did Danny play goal?
A His brother played goal, too.
B He couldn’t wear skates.
C He was small but fast.
D His friends were better players.
B He couldn’t wear skates.
Underline the words in this part of the story that show how Anita got hurt and had to leave the game.
The second period was a battle. The Bombers tried to pick on Anita, roughing and tripping her without drawing a penalty. Finally they cross-checked her to the ice. She came to the bench fighting back tears. Travis yelled out, “What’s the matter, wimp? Can’t you take it?”
roughing and tripping her without drawing a penalty
What is a synonym for piercing in this sentence? The silence was followed by a piercing shout.
A grandstand
B loud
C dandy
D cabbage
B loud
Why did the cheering become a roar when Bob walked to the Wolves’ bench?
A Anita scored in a wild scramble.
B He was coming home to rest an injured shoulder.
C We were going into overtime.
D They were excited to see a professional athlete at the game.
D They were excited to see a professional athlete at the game.
Why was Danny “tense and worried”?
He was afraid they would lose the game
What does the word opponent most likely mean in this sentence? My opponent in the game is really good.
A the field where a game is played
B cheers made by the fans
C someone who plays against you
D a meeting held before a game
C someone who plays against you
What inference can you make about Coach Matteau?
A He played pro hockey.
B He respects Bob.
C He hates to lose.
D He has a big family.
B He respects Bob.
What do you think a “puck hog” is?
A person who does not want to pass the puck.
What does the word managed mean in this sentence? My mother managed to get us tickets to the big game.
A called and told some friends
B checked the morning mail
C was able to do something
D let other people help out
C was able to do something
How do you know that Danny was nervous about the penalty shot?
A Petou was off the ice.
B His opponent sneered.
C He felt dizzy.
D Bob was in the stands.
C He felt dizzy.
What does it mean to be “torn between eagerness and fear”?
He really wanted to play but he was scared they would lose the game.