Plot
Character Traits
Vocabulary
Setting
Characters
100

Shoshanna visits Mr. Solway because she wants to interview him about receiving this award.

What is the Medal of Honor?

100

Shoshanna visits Mr. Solway even though she dislikes Chase’s suggestion. What does this demonstrate?

What is dedication or open-mindedness?

100

In the excerpt “a prosecuting attorney,” define prosecuting.

What is attempting to prove that someone committed a crime?

100

Shoshanna goes to this assisted-living residence to interview Mr. Solway.

What is Portland Street Assisted Living Residence?

100

This student reluctantly begins interviewing Mr. Solway.

Who is Shoshanna?

200

Mr. Solway agrees to the interview after learning that Shoshanna is connected to this person.

Who is Chase?

200

Mr. Solway refuses praise and says many other veterans were equally deserving. What trait does this reveal?

What is humility?

200

In the excerpt “a curt nod,” define curt.

What is brief, abrupt, or unfriendly?

200

Frank explains his plan for a second medical opinion while driving this new vehicle.

What is a Mustang?

200

This veteran initially refuses to discuss his Medal of Honor.

Who is Mr. Solway?

300

Chase’s father arranges a secret appointment to obtain this regarding Chase’s ability to play football.

What is a second medical opinion?

300

Frank secretly searches for a doctor who might clear Chase to play football. What does this reveal about Frank?

What is that he is overly competitive and reckless?

300

In the excerpt “staring in bewilderment,” define bewilderment.

What is confusion or puzzlement?

300

Chase, Aaron, and Bear throw a football while walking through this public area.

What is the sidewalk or street?

300

This character arranges a secret appointment with another doctor.

Who is Frank Ambrose?

400

Chase begins to suspect that Aaron and Bear stole this missing object from Mr. Solway.

What is his Medal of Honor?

400

Chase worries that Aaron and Bear may have stolen the medal rather than immediately accusing them. What does this show?

What is thoughtfulness or caution?

400

In the excerpt containing “more modest,” define modest.

What is humble or not boastful?

400

Shoshanna interviews Mr. Solway and discovers the empty medal case in this room.

What is Mr. Solway’s room?

400

This student wants to impress Kimberly by becoming Leaf Man.

Who is Brendan?

500

Brendan covers himself in syrup and attempts to rollerblade through leaves to become this character.

Who is Leaf Man?

500

Brendan pours syrup on himself and performs a dangerous stunt to impress Kimberly. What trait does this demonstrate?

What is foolishness, recklessness, or determination?

500

In the excerpt containing “haul,” define haul.

What is to pull, drag, or carry something with effort?

500

Brendan attempts his Leaf Man stunt in this outdoor location.

What is the park?

500

This student helps film both Mr. Solway’s interview and the Leaf Man stunt.

Who is Chase?