Ch. 1-10
How did Crash get his nickname? What is his real name?
He got a his first football helmet for Christmas and used it to charge into his cousin Bridget and knocker her over. Then his Uncle Herm named him Crash.
What happens between Mike and Crash on the first day of seventh grade?
They get into a food fight
She is going to be working on selling three stores at the mall and Abby is not happy about it because they mall is being built on top of animal habitats.
Why was the narrator upset with Scooter and what does he do because of this?
He forgot to record Crash breaking the record for the most touchdowns. He tackles him on Thanksgiving during their pick up football game.
Why does Penn train so hard for the Penn Relays?
Because his grandfather will be there
What significant items doesn't Penn have at him home?
A TV or many toys
What are Crash's parents like?
They work a lot and don't seem to have the energy to spend much time with Crash and Abby
How did Crash humiliate himself at the school dance?
He accidentally asked a 6th grader to dance and she said no. He then harasses Jane to dance with him and she kicks him in the shin.
What happened to Scooter and where does he end up?
He has a stroke and ends up in the hospital
Who won the Penn Relays?
Penn
What was the one thing Penn did not tell Crash when he invited him over for dinner?
They are vegetarians
What prank did Mike and Crash pull on Penn in chapter 14?
They put mustard in his shoes
Why does Crash threaten Penn at the dance?
Because he is hanging around Abby and Jane. They each like him more than Crash.
Why and where does Crash buy Scooter's Christmas gift?
He buys him a gift because he feels like if he doesn't, that means he doesn't believe he will be alive for Christmas. He buys him shoes from second time around.
What was the last sentence in the book?
Why did Crash agree to dinner at the Webb's?
He was curious about his parents' age and the size of their house.
How did Crash do in the game against Hillside? Did he show good sportsmanship? Explain.
He scored 6 TDs. He showed poor sportsmanship when he kept scoring touchdowns and refused to get out of the game when his coach told him to. He push the player that came in to take his place.
Why did Penn and Jane get kicked off the Cheerleading team?
They missed too many practices and left in the middle of a game to go petition where the mall was being built.
WHat Character demonstrates true friendship in ch. 34. How does he demonstrate it?
Penn. He brings over a gift basket with the Missouri mud to help Scooter get better
What lessons were taught in this book?
True friendship
It is never too late to change
What was the first day of seventh grade like for Crash and what character was introduced in this chapter?
Everyone was checking each other out to see how they had changed over summer
Who is Scooter and how does Crash feel about him?
Scooter is Crash's grandpa. He really loves him, probably more than anyone. He feels like he can tell him anything.
What significant accomplishment does Crash accomplish in chapter 27?
He breaks the record for most touchdowns
How does the narrorator feel when he goes to the hospital and sees Scooter?
He feels like things will never be the same.
Describe the quote-
Every cloud has a silver lining
You can find the good in every challenging situation.