Characters
Author
Plot
Themes
JEOPARDY
100
What is the name of the protagonist？
Jessica Carlisle
100
Who wrote The Running Dream?
Wendelin Van Draanen
100
How does Jessica lose her leg?
A bus accident
100
What is the central theme of The Running Dream?
Overcoming adversity
100
Young Adult Fiction or YA
What genre is The Running Dream?
200
Who is the “best friend”?
Fiona
200
What is another popular series written by Wendelin Van Draanen?
Sammy Keyes series
200
What sport does Jessica excel in?
Running Track
200
How does the novel address the theme of disability?
Jessica’s daily challenges.
200
By installing ramps and elevators for her
How does Jessica’s school accommodate her needs after the accident?
300
Who is Jessica’s track coach?
Coach Kyro
300
Which of Wendelin Van Draanen's books was turned into a movie?
Flipped
300
What is the main challenge Jessica faces after her accident?
Learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
300
How is the theme of community support depicted?
They have fundraisers and give moral support.
300
Math
What school subject does Jessica struggle with most?
400
What is the name of Jessica’s sister?
Kaylee
400
What year was The Running Dream published?
2011
400
Where does Jessica go to school?
400
What is the significance of hope in Jessica’s story?
Keeping faith in her recovery.
400
Hank
Who is Jessica’s prosthetist?
500
Who is Gavin Vance?
A boy Jessica likes
500
What is Wendelin Van Draanen’s profession besides being a writer?
Teaching
500
What is Jessica’s goal after the accident?
To run track again
500
How does Jessica’s experience change her perspective on life?
She becomes more EMPATHETIC.
500
Rosa
Who helps Jessica with math?