Characters
Who is the main character of Restart?
A. Brendan Espinoza
B. Chase Ambrose
C. Bear Bratsky
D. Kimberly Tooley
B. Chase Ambrose
Where is Chase when he wakes up after the accident?
A. His bedroom
B. The football field
C. The hospital
D. School library
C. The hospital
Which theme is most clearly introduced in the first 9 chapters?
A. Friendship can survive distance.
B. People can change and deserve second chances.
C. Winning is the only thing that matters.
D. Adults always know best.
B. People can change and deserve second chances.
What does “amnesia” mean as used in the story?
A. A sport injury
B. A type of prank
C. Loss of memory
D. A false identity
C. Loss of memory
Why does Shoshanna dislike Chase at first?
A. She is jealous of him.
B. He embarrassed her in front of the school.
C. He bullied her brother Joel.
D. He broke her camera.
C. He bullied her brother Joel.
What happened to Chase at the very beginning of the novel?
A. He moved to a new school.
B. He fell off a roof and lost his memory.
C. He was expelled from school.
D. He got into a fight with his brother.
B. He fell off a roof and lost his memory.
What surprising detail does Chase realize about himself after the accident?
A. He doesn’t like football anymore.
B. He has no memory of who he is.
C. He has to repeat seventh grade.
D. He’s been secretly filming a movie.
B. He has no memory of who he is.
Which event shows Chase is beginning to separate from his old friends?
A. He ignores Aaron and Bear’s prank ideas.
B. He apologizes to Joel.
C. He quits football for good.
D. He stops talking to his brother.
A. He ignores Aaron and Bear’s prank ideas.
In Chapter 1, the author says Chase’s fall was “like being punched in the face by the sky.” This is an example of—
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Alliteration
A. Simile
What can we infer about Chase’s father based on his reaction to the accident?
A. He values Chase’s safety more than football.
B. He only cares about Chase playing football again.
C. He doesn’t want Chase at home.
D. He wants Chase to join the video club.
B. He only cares about Chase playing football again.
Who are Chase’s two best friends before his accident?
A. Joel and Shoshanna
B. Brendan and Kimberly
C. Aaron and Bear
D. Helene and Johnny
C. Aaron and Bear
Who throws frozen yogurt at Chase at the frozen yogurt shop?
A. Joel
B. Shoshanna
C. Brendan
D. Aaron
B. Shoshanna
What do other students mostly feel when they first see Chase after his accident?
A. Fear and mistrust
B. Excitement
C. Pride
D. Curiosity
A. Fear and mistrust
In context, what does the word “relentless” (Ch. 2) suggest about Chase’s old behavior?
A. He was playful.
B. He was unstoppable and aggressive.
C. He was forgetful.
D. He was confused.
B. He was unstoppable and aggressive.
What can we infer about Brendan from his willingness to work with Chase?
A. He is forgiving and hopeful.
B. He is reckless and mean.
C. He is sneaky and jealous.
D. He is only interested in popularity.
A. He is forgiving and hopeful.
Which character is Joel’s twin sister?
A. Helene
B. Shoshanna
C. Kimberly
D. Natalie
B. Shoshanna
What school activity does Brendan invite Chase to join?
A. Chess Club
B. Video Club
C. Band
D. Student Council
B. Video Club
A. Some people are willing to forgive Chase right away.
B. People who were hurt by Chase are slow to trust him.
C. Chase is still a bully no matter what.
D. Joel and Shoshanna have forgotten the past.
B. People who were hurt by Chase are slow to trust him.
Which word best describes Brendan when he tries to film the tricycle stunt?
A. Timid
B. Eager
C. Hostile
D. Lazy
B. Eager
When Joel warns Shoshanna about Chase in his text messages, what does this show?
A. He trusts Chase now.
B. He still remembers the pain Chase caused.
C. He is afraid of Brendan.
D. He is excited for Chase’s new life.
B. He still remembers the pain Chase caused.
Who is the principal of Chase’s school?
A. Dr. Fitzwallace
B. Ms. DeLeo
C. Mr. Solway
D. Mr. Romero
A. Dr. Fitzwallace
Why did Joel move away to a music school?
A. He wanted to play the violin.
B. He was bullied by Chase, Aaron, and Bear.
C. His parents wanted him to get better grades.
D. He wanted to study filmmaking.
B. He was bullied by Chase, Aaron, and Bear.
Why is Chase interested in the video club?
A. He wants to spy on Joel.
B. He thinks Brendan is cool.
C. He feels drawn to something different from his old life.
D. His father makes him join.
C. He feels drawn to something different from his old life.
The phrase “new me vs. old me” is an example of—
A. Allusion
B. Metaphor
C. Irony
D. Conflict
D. Conflict
Based on Chase’s experiences in Chapters 1–9, what internal conflict is he struggling with?
A. Whether to stay in school or drop out.
B. Whether to play football or join band.
C. Whether he is still the bully he used to be or a new person.
D. Whether to move away or stay home.
C. Whether he is still the bully he used to be or a new person.