Characters
Who is the first family member Chase sees in the hospital?
A. His father
B. His mother
C. His brother Johnny
D. His doctor
B. His mother
How does Chase get injured at the start of the novel?
A. He falls off his roof.
B. He gets hit during football practice.
C. He is in a car accident.
D. He trips and falls down stairs.
A. He falls off his roof.
11. Which internal conflict is Chase experiencing in Chapters 1–4?
A. Whether to continue playing football
B. Confusion about who he is after the accident
C. Arguing with Johnny over chores
D. Struggling with his grades in school
B. Confusion about who he is after the accident
16. What point of view is Restart written in?
A. First-person, multiple narrators
B. Third-person limited
C. Third-person omniscient
D. Second-person
A. First-person, multiple narrators
What can the reader infer about Chase’s personality before the accident based on Helene’s reaction?
A. He was kind and helpful.
B. He was feared for his bullying behavior.
C. He was shy and quiet.
D. He was a hardworking student.
B. He was feared for his bullying behavior.
Which detail best shows how Johnny feels about Chase in the opening chapters?
A. He tells Chase he is proud of him.
B. He avoids him and shows little sympathy.
C. He offers to help Chase with football practice.
D. He reminds Chase of happy childhood memories.
B. He avoids him and shows little sympathy.
When Chase wakes up, what is his biggest problem?
A. He is angry with his family.
B. He cannot remember his past.
C. He is afraid of returning to school.
D. He misses playing football.
B. He cannot remember his past.
Which external conflict affects Chase most in these chapters?
A. His fight with his father
B. The way people treat him based on his past
C. His poor performance in school
D. Pressure to win football games
B. The way people treat him based on his past
Which word best describes the tone in Chase’s opening chapters?
A. Angry and bitter
B. Humorous and uncertain
C. Sad and hopeless
D. Excited and joyful
B. Humorous and uncertain
When Chase’s brother Johnny shows little sympathy, what can the reader infer about their relationship?
A. They were close before the accident.
B. Johnny doesn’t believe Chase has really changed.
C. Johnny is jealous of Chase’s football success.
D. Johnny wants to become popular like Chase.
B. Johnny doesn’t believe Chase has really changed.
Why does Helene react nervously around Chase?
A. She is shy around new people.
B. She remembers his bullying in the past.
C. She dislikes football players.
D. She overheard gossip about him.
B. She remembers his bullying in the past.
What is unusual about Chase’s first moments at home?
A. He recognizes all his old trophies.
B. He does not recognize his own bedroom.
C. He remembers his football gear.
D. He recognizes his friends immediately.
B. He does not recognize his own bedroom.
Which theme is already being introduced?
A. True friendship lasts forever.
B. Everyone deserves a second chance.
C. Sports can build character.
D. Hard work always leads to success.
B. Everyone deserves a second chance.
What does the word “amnesia” mean as used in the story?
A. A medical condition where someone forgets their identity
B. A state of anger and confusion
C. A broken bone in the skull
D. A dreamlike state after an accident
A. A medical condition where someone forgets their identity
In the hospital, Chase feels uncomfortable when people know more about him than he does. What does this suggest?
A. Chase enjoys being the center of attention.
B. Chase is pretending not to remember his past.
C. Chase is confused and feels powerless.
D. Chase is excited to learn new things about himself.
C. Chase is confused and feels powerless.
Which of the following best describes Chase’s reputation before his accident?
A. A shy outsider
B. A hardworking student
C. A feared bully and football star
D. A loyal friend
C. A feared bully and football star
How do Chase’s classmates react when they see him after the accident?
A. They are excited to welcome him back.
B. They are confused and don’t notice him.
C. They are fearful or suspicious.
D. They encourage him to play football again.
C. They are fearful or suspicious.
Why is Chase’s past reputation a major obstacle for him?
A. He doesn’t care about what others think.
B. His classmates remember his bullying.
C. He is trying to change his name.
D. He moved to a new school.
B. His classmates remember his bullying.
Why does Gordon Korman begin the story with Chase waking up in a hospital?
A. To show Chase’s love for football
B. To confuse the reader
C. To immediately create suspense and hook the reader
D. To describe the setting in detail
C. To immediately create suspense and hook the reader
Based on the way classmates look at Chase when he returns to school, the reader can infer—
A. Chase was respected for his leadership.
B. Chase was feared because of past actions.
C. Chase was admired as a top student.
D. Chase was ignored by most people.
B. Chase was feared because of past actions.
What does Chase’s mother’s reaction at the hospital reveal about her?
A. She is protective and worried about him.
B. She is angry that he fell from the roof.
C. She is embarrassed by Chase’s reputation.
D. She is distracted and unconcerned.
A. She is protective and worried about him.
Why is football significant in the first chapters?
A. It shows how Chase became a bully.
B. It represents Chase’s main interest.
C. It explains why Chase is popular.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which question best connects to the theme of identity in the novel?
A. Can people change, or are they always the same inside?
B. What makes someone good at football?
C. How can memory loss affect the brain?
D. Why do siblings argue with each other?
A. Can people change, or are they always the same inside?
How does the author use humor in the opening chapters?
A. By exaggerating Chase’s clumsy fall
B. Through Chase’s confused and ironic thoughts
C. By describing Johnny’s sarcastic jokes
D. Through the doctor’s silly comments
B. Through Chase’s confused and ironic thoughts
What can the reader infer about Chase’s journey from the first four chapters?
A. He will quickly return to being the same person as before.
B. He will struggle to build a new identity while others judge him by his past.
C. He will avoid school and only play football.
D. He will leave home to escape his problems.
B. He will struggle to build a new identity while others judge him by his past.