Vocabulary
Comprehension
Short Answer
100

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

100

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.

100

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 

200

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

200

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.

200

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

300

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

300

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.

300

Why was Danny “tense and worried”?

He was afraid they would lose the game

400

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

400

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.

400

What do you think a “puck hog” is?

A person who does not want to pass the puck.

500

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

500

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.

500

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.