Crash Final Test 2011 - Veley
This test is for Mrs. Veley's classes. Please choose the BEST answer for each question.
- 1.
Match the character with the correct description: Crash Coogan
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
C. Used to be a bully but now is kindExplanation
Crash Coogan is described as someone who used to be a bully but now is kind. This means that in the past, Crash was unkind and may have engaged in bullying behavior. However, he has since changed and now shows kindness towards others. This transformation suggests that Crash has learned from his past actions and has grown as a person.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Match the character with the correct description: Penn Webb
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
J. Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the worldExplanation
Penn Webb is described as someone who doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world. This suggests that despite facing adversity, Penn remains determined and committed to making a positive impact on the world around him. He is likely to be resilient and courageous, standing up for what he believes in and working towards a better future. This description highlights Penn's strength of character and his willingness to overcome obstacles in order to help others.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Match the character with the correct description: Abby Coogan
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
D. Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitatExplanation
Abby Coogan wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Match the character with the correct description: Scooter
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
B. Bakes catfish cakes and tells storiesExplanation
This character is described as someone who bakes catfish cakes and tells stories.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Match the character with the correct description: Mike Deluca
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
H. Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakersExplanation
Mike Deluca is described as being very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Match the character with the correct description: Jane Forbes
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
G. Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"Explanation
The correct answer is "helps Penn and Abby to 'stall the mall'". This answer matches the description given in the list of characters. It implies that the character mentioned in the answer plays a role in assisting Penn and Abby in their efforts to delay or prevent the construction of a mall.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Match the character with the correct description: Mrs. Coogan
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
I. Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the familyExplanation
Mrs. Coogan is described as someone who cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family. This means that she prioritizes her family and values spending quality time with them over work. This shows that she is dedicated to her family and values their relationships and well-being.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Match the character with the correct description: Mr. Coogan
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
F. Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball gameExplanation
Mr. Coogan is described as being too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game. This suggests that he prioritizes his work over spending time with his son and may not have enough time to engage in leisure activities or spend quality time with his family.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Match the character with the correct description: Mr. and Mrs. Webb
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
E. Vegetarians who don't own a televisionExplanation
Mr. and Mrs. Webb are described as vegetarians who don't own a television. This means that they choose not to eat meat and also do not own a television.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Match the character with the correct description: Henry Wilhide Webb, III
- A.
Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919
- B.
Bakes catfish cakes and tells stories
- C.
Used to be a bully but now is kind
- D.
Wants to turn her backyard into a wildlife habitat
- E.
Vegetarians who don't own a television
- F.
Too busy with work to take his son to a baseball game
- G.
Helps Penn and Abby to "stall the mall"
- H.
Very proud of his new Jetwater Uzi and sneakers
- I.
Cuts back her work hours to spend time with the family
- J.
Doesn't let bullying stop him from helping the world
Correct Answer
A. Ran in the Penn Relays in 1919Explanation
Henry Wilhide Webb, III is the character who ran in the Penn Relays in 1919.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who said the following quote? “We’re not poor at all. In fact, I would say in a lot of ways we’re rich.”
- A.
Crash
- B.
Penn's dad
- C.
Jane Forbes
- D.
Scooter
Correct Answer
B. Penn's dadExplanation
Penn's dad said the quote, "We're not poor at all. In fact, I would say in a lot of ways we're rich."Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was the gift Crash saw in his mind for Penn’s great-grandfather during the Penn Relays?
- A.
Red high-heeled shoes
- B.
Catfish cakes
- C.
To see his great-grandson win
- D.
To see Crash win
Correct Answer
C. To see his great-grandson winExplanation
Crash saw in his mind a gift for Penn's great-grandfather during the Penn Relays, which was to see his great-grandson win. This implies that Crash believed the best gift for Penn's great-grandfather would be the joy and pride of witnessing his own descendant achieve success in the competition.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What can you infer from this quote? “We’re going to a ball game! My mother got tickets. Five of them for herself, Scooter, Abby, me, and my father. He says he won’t have time to go. My mom says he’ll be there. Abby bet me a water ice that my mom will win. Hope I lose.”
- A.
Crash always wants to win
- B.
Crash hopes his father will go to the ball game
- C.
Crash didn’t want to invite Penn
- D.
Scooter won’t live much longer
Correct Answer
B. Crash hopes his father will go to the ball gameExplanation
The quote suggests that Crash's mother got tickets for the ball game, but Crash's father says he won't have time to go. Despite this, Crash's mother believes that his father will be there. Crash then mentions that he hopes he loses a bet with Abby, implying that the bet is about whether or not Crash's father will attend the game. This indicates that Crash hopes his father will go to the ball game.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How does Crash change by the end of the novel?
- A.
He becomes a bully
- B.
He becomes interested in being a vegetarian
- C.
His only interest is to bamboozle people
- D.
He learns how to be a good friend and person
Correct Answer
D. He learns how to be a good friend and personExplanation
By the end of the novel, Crash undergoes a significant transformation and learns the importance of friendship and being a good person. Initially, he is portrayed as a bully, only interested in bamboozling people. However, as the story progresses, Crash begins to develop empathy and understanding towards others. Through his experiences and interactions with other characters, he learns the value of friendship and the impact his actions can have on others. This growth and change in Crash's character ultimately lead him to become a good friend and a better person.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How are Penn and Abby similar?
- A.
They are both bullies.
- B.
They are both straight A students.
- C.
They are both caring and passionate.
- D.
They are both Quakers.
Correct Answer
C. They are both caring and passionate.Explanation
The correct answer is that Penn and Abby are both caring and passionate. This can be inferred from the given options, as the other options do not mention anything about their behavior or academic performance. The fact that they are both caring and passionate suggests that they share similar qualities and values, which could potentially make them similar in other aspects as well.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How are Crash and Mike Deluca similar?
- A.
They are both vegetarians.
- B.
They both always want to win no matter what.
- C.
They both grew up in North Dakota.
- D.
They both are respectful and caring.
Correct Answer
B. They both always want to win no matter what.Explanation
The correct answer is "They both always want to win no matter what." This answer suggests that Crash and Mike Deluca share a common trait of being highly competitive and driven individuals who are determined to succeed in any situation.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What is happening in the following quote? “The register pinged, and a sign saying ten dollars shot up. I took my first breath of the morning. I took the bag from the lady. I closed my eyes, and I swear I saw, or felt, right at that moment something dark and ugly and bottomless back away from a certain hospital door in Springfield.”
- A.
As soon as Crash buys Scooter a gift, death leaves Scooter alone.
- B.
Crash is comparing his Raiders stuff with Mike’s Cowboys stuff.
- C.
Crash’s mom is buying Abby’s clothes from Second Time Around.
- D.
Crash is becoming a Quaker.
Correct Answer
A. As soon as Crash buys Scooter a gift, death leaves Scooter alone. -
- 18.
How did Crash get his name?
- A.
He “crashed” into his grandfather.
- B.
He “crashed” into his cousin.
- C.
He was in a car accident when he was little.
- D.
It’s his middle name.
Correct Answer
B. He “crashed” into his cousin.Explanation
Crash got his name because he "crashed" into his cousin. This suggests that there was some kind of collision or accident involving Crash and his cousin, which resulted in him being given the nickname "Crash".Rate this question:
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- 19.
What is an issue that is very important to Penn, Abby, and Jane?
- A.
Being a Quaker.
- B.
Being a vegetarian.
- C.
Going to ball games with their parents.
- D.
Stopping a mall from being built on top of a field.
Correct Answer
D. Stopping a mall from being built on top of a field.Explanation
Penn, Abby, and Jane are all concerned about stopping a mall from being built on top of a field. This issue is very important to them because they value the preservation of open spaces and the environment. They believe that building a mall on top of a field would destroy the natural beauty and disrupt the ecosystem. They are likely to be actively involved in campaigning, raising awareness, and taking action to prevent the construction of the mall.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Why didn’t Jane Forbes like Crash?
- A.
He was overconfident and a bully.
- B.
He ate meat.
- C.
He couldn’t dance.
- D.
He played football.
Correct Answer
A. He was overconfident and a bully.Explanation
Jane Forbes didn't like Crash because he was overconfident and a bully. This suggests that Crash's behavior and attitude towards others were negative, which made Jane dislike him. It is likely that his overconfidence and bullying behavior created a negative environment for Jane, leading to her dislike for him.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Choose the word(s) that best complete(s) the following statement from the novel: "Whoopee. Just like a real ___"
- A.
Champ
- B.
Mergatroid
- C.
Friend
- D.
Family
Correct Answer
D. FamilyExplanation
The phrase "Whoopee. Just like a real ___" suggests that the speaker is excited and happy about something. The word "family" would be the most appropriate completion for the statement because it implies a sense of belonging, love, and unity. It implies that whatever the speaker is referring to is similar to the experience or feeling of being with one's family, which is often associated with joy and happiness.Rate this question:
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- 22.
If Crash could take one thing from Penn's life and make it a part of his own, which of the following would be the most likely choice?
- A.
Having his parents' time and attention
- B.
Having a great-grandfather
- C.
Having a love for wearing buttons
- D.
Having a friendly nature
Correct Answer
A. Having his parents' time and attentionExplanation
Crash is a character who seems to lack parental involvement and attention in his life. This is evident from the fact that he often feels neglected and left out. Therefore, it is most likely that if Crash could take one thing from Penn's life and make it a part of his own, he would choose to have his parents' time and attention. This would fulfill his need for love, care, and support from his parents, which he currently lacks.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Why do you think Crash received an invitation to Jane Forbes' Fourth of July party at the end of the novel?
- A.
Jane admitted how cute he really was.
- B.
Jane felt sorry for him.
- C.
Crash turned into a better person.
- D.
Jane wanted to get back at him for his actions at the school dance.
Correct Answer
C. Crash turned into a better person.Explanation
Throughout the novel, Crash undergoes a significant character development. He starts off as a bully and a troublemaker, but as the story progresses, he begins to show empathy, compassion, and kindness towards others. He helps Penn, a boy with special needs, and even stands up for him against other bullies. This transformation in Crash's behavior and attitude makes him a better person. Therefore, it is likely that Jane Forbes, who witnessed this change, extended an invitation to him as a recognition of his personal growth and as an opportunity for him to continue on this positive path.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which reason most contributes to why Crash changed at the end of the novel?
- A.
Mrs. Coogan going part-time
- B.
Abby making a Mouse House
- C.
Scooter having a stroke
- D.
Penn winning the race-off
Correct Answer
C. Scooter having a strokeExplanation
Scooter having a stroke most contributes to why Crash changed at the end of the novel. This event likely served as a wake-up call for Crash, making him realize the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the people around him. It may have prompted him to reevaluate his priorities and become a more compassionate and empathetic person.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which pair of words best describes Crash at the beginning of the novel (the first word) and then at the end of the novel (the second word)?
- A.
Overconfident, humble
- B.
Obedient, mean
- C.
Rude, bully
- D.
Nice, friendly
Correct Answer
A. Overconfident, humbleExplanation
At the beginning of the novel, Crash is described as overconfident because he is arrogant and believes he is the best at everything. However, at the end of the novel, Crash becomes humble as he learns important life lessons and realizes the importance of kindness and empathy towards others. He becomes more understanding and compassionate, which shows his transformation from being overconfident to being humble.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Choose the word(s) that best complete(s) the following statement from the novel: "I do not devour anything that has ___"
- A.
A smell
- B.
Grease
- C.
Vegetables
- D.
A face
Correct Answer
D. A faceExplanation
The statement suggests that the speaker does not consume anything that has a face. This implies that the speaker is likely a vegetarian or someone who avoids eating meat. The word "face" indicates that the speaker does not want to consume animals or animal products.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Through what point of view is the novel told?
- A.
Third person point of view
- B.
First person point of view
- C.
Second person point of view
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. First person point of viewExplanation
The correct answer is first person point of view. This means that the story is narrated by a character within the story who refers to themselves as "I" and provides their own perspective on events and experiences. This gives the reader a more intimate and personal connection to the narrator, as they are directly involved in the story.Rate this question:
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- 28.
What part of the novel is the climax?
- A.
Crash and Mike have their first real fight.
- B.
Crash pushes Penn at the dance.
- C.
Crash yells "Lean!" at the race-off and helps Penn win.
- D.
Crash buys red high-heeled shoes and keeps Scooter from dying.
Correct Answer
C. Crash yells "Lean!" at the race-off and helps Penn win.Explanation
The climax of a novel is the highest point of tension or excitement in the story. In this case, the climax is when Crash yells "Lean!" at the race-off and helps Penn win. This is the most intense moment in the given options as it involves a crucial race and Crash's actions directly impact the outcome. It is likely to be the turning point of the story and the moment where the conflict reaches its peak.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Choose the word(s) that best complete(s) the following statement from the novel: "We both grew up thinking Scooter's bed was the ___ place in the world."
- A.
Funniest
- B.
Most comfortable
- C.
Scariest
- D.
Safest
Correct Answer
D. SafestExplanation
The word "safest" best completes the statement because the speaker and Scooter grew up believing that Scooter's bed was the most secure and protected place in the world. This suggests that they felt safe and free from harm when they were in Scooter's bed.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Which statement best expresses a theme, or lesson, of the novel?
- A.
True friends understand each other and respect their differences.
- B.
Life is football; just bulldoze everyone over.
- C.
A person who cares for nature and peace is a wimp.
- D.
The best goal is to win no matter who you hurt along the way.
Correct Answer
A. True friends understand each other and respect their differences.Explanation
The correct answer expresses the theme of true friendship and understanding. It highlights the importance of mutual respect and acceptance of differences in a friendship. This theme promotes the idea that true friends are those who support and understand each other, rather than bulldozing or hurting others to achieve personal goals.Rate this question:
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