Vocabulary
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
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A 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.
Part B Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for Part A?
A Travis, who was our best forward, called us “the wimps” and said we weren’t good enough to play on the team.
B I arrived at the station late and out of breath.
C I joined the team late in the season, along with my friends Petou and Anita.
D At first Petou, Anita, and I played well and were part of the team.
B They joined the team late in the season.
C I joined the team late in the season, along with my friends Petou and Anita.
Who was most responsible for the win, Petou, Travis, or Bob? Support your answer with information from the story.
Bob was most responsible for the win because he pointed out that Petou was open.
Travis was most responsible for the win because he passed the puck to Petou.
Petou was most responsible for the win because he scored the goal.
Which of these words means noisy confusion?
A downward B eagerness C difficulty D commotion
D commotion
Which of these is an example of dialogue from the story?
A Our hockey team was called the Wolves.
B Anita, who could play as well as any boy, was the first girl to join the league.
C We were flying high and leading two to zero.
D “Sure, coach,” he said.
D “Sure, coach,” he said.
What are 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, cross-checked, bench,fighting back tears
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
What inference can you make about Coach Matteau?
A He played pro hockey.
B He hates to lose.
C He respects Bob.
D He has a big family.
C He respects Bob.
Why was Danny “tense and worried”?
Danny was tense and worried because he was afraid they would lose the game.
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
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.
What do you think a “puck hog” is?
A puck hog is someone who doesn't share a puck.
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
How do you know that Danny was nervous about the penalty shot?
A Petou was off the ice.
B He felt dizzy.
C His opponent sneered.
D Bob was in the stands.
B He felt dizzy.
What does it mean to be “torn between eagerness and fear”?
It means that Danny was excited about the game, but scared he might lose.