"Just Once" Quiz

The Moose wants to carry the football because he--

• Is afraid his parents aren't proud of him

• is jealous of Jerry Dixon, the running back

• believes his talent is wasted as a lineman

• wants to hear fans cheer for him

Which of the following is Moose's regular position at football?

• quarterback

• fullback

• left tackle

• tight end

From the description of the Moose when he carries the ball, readers can conclude that--

• he had been practicing carrying the ball

• his teammates were tired of his complaining

• the fans agreed with the coach that the Moose should remain in his original position

• he had not understood the problems of playing fullback and carrying the ball

Which term best describes the Moose?

• determined

• intelligent

• generous

• shy

When the Moose first tells Coach Williams that he wants to carry the ball, how does Coach Williams repsond?

• He promises to think about it

• He tells the Moose he absolutely won't allow it

• He says the team will have to approve

• He tells the Moose to keep his position and to keep blocking

The Moose manages to score a touchdown even though--

• he almost fumbles the ball on the one yard line

• the rest of the team runs the wrong way

• he is tackled roughly by the opposing team

• heavy rains make a mud pit out of the field

After scoring a touchdown, the Moose lets his coach know that

• he won't ask to run with the ball again

• his back hurt after being tackled too hard

• he wants to try some other positions as well

• he dreams of coaching pro football one day

What does the Moose say to his coach at the end of the story?

• "Whoa!"

• "That was terrific!"

• "Never again."

• "I'm ready for the next time."

What surprises the Moose when he carries the ball?

• That his opponents weren't really so tough.

• The sight of all the tacklers in front of him.

• That he doesn't know which way to run.

• The cheers of the fans.

What important lesson does the Moose learn at the conclusion of the story?

• Football is a dangerous sport to play.

• Reality is not always the way we imagine it to be.

• Praise and honor can make a person too conceited.

• If you persist, you can get your way.