The Bully - Chapter 11

Why wasn’t Darrell at school at the beginning of chapter 11?

• He wanted to avoid Amberlynn so she wouldn’t find out why he left her at the dance

• His school was closed for winter break.

• He was afraid that Tyray and his friends would attack him again

• His family was going to Philadelphia for Christmas

What did Darrell’s family have for Christmas dinner?

• Turkey with stuffing and candied yams

• Fried fish with macaroni and cheese

• Fried chicken and mashed garlic potatoes

• Peanut butter sandwiches

What did Darrell get from his mother for Christmas?

• A new outfit

• A ticket to Philadelphia

• A remote control car

• A Nike warm-up jacket

How does Darrell usually reply to his mother when she asks how he is doing?

• “I’m hungry, Mom.”

• “I’m fine, Mom.”

• “I’m scared, Mom.”

• “I’m tired, Mom.”

Which of the following did Darrell do when Travis locked Nate in the trunk? (Choose all that apply)

• He walked away because Uncle Jason told him to leave them alone

• He yelled at Travis to let Nate out of the trunk

• He yanked Travis off the trunk and pushed him against the wall

• He punched Travis in the face

• He grabbed the key and let Nate out of the trunk

How has Darrell changed during the last two months? (Choose all that apply)

• He hasn’t changed at all

• His grades have improved since he joined the wrestling team

• He is stronger and has grown one inch taller

• He races Tyray home from school everyday

• He is friends with Harold and talks to guys on the wrestling team

When did Darrell win his first wrestling match?

• The day before New Year’s

• The day after Christmas

• On Thanksgiving Day

• He hasn’t won a match yet

How did Darrell and his mother celebrate his wrestling victory?

• They ate fast food (which she wants to give up in the new year)

• They ate popcorn and watched a movie on TV

• They ate cherry, apple, and pumpkin pies left over from Christmas

• They ate mint chocolate chip ice cream on the couch

In what ways has Darrell shown courage? (Choose all that apply)

• He joined the wrestling team and went to the Winter Dance

• He saved Nate even though he could have gotten in trouble

• He hasn’t shown courage, he’s still a coward

• He spared Amberlynn from Tyray’s teasing

What is Darrell’s New Year’s resolution?

• To play on the varsity wrestling team

• To ask Amberlynn out on a date

• To stop paying Tyray

• To make more friends