Crash Coogan

What is the main purpose of the second and third paragraphs?

• to make the reader feel the excitement of the race

• to explain to the reader how relay races work

• to show the reader how Crash feels about relay races

• to prove to the reader that Crash is a good racer

What seems to be the most important thing to Crash?

• being the anchor and winning

• following the coach's advise

• making the crowd feel excited

• no letting his teammates down

What is the hurricane that Crash talk about at the end of the selection?

• the sound that the other runners make

• the weather the day of the race

• the feeling of excitement inside his chest

• the noise made by the crowd

What does the reader learn about Crash in this selection?

• His mind is on the race.

• He has never won a race.

• He is not sure of himself.

• He has a lot of team spirit.

What is the most likely reason that the author has Crash Coogan tell the story?

• so the reader will like Crash

• so the reader will think the story is true

• so the reader will understand the race better

• so the reader will know how Crash Coogan is feeling

What can the reader learn from Crash's experience?

• It is difficult to win a relay race.

• Some races are not really over until the last moment.

• Crash Coogan wanted to race to last longer.

• Crowds get upset about a close race.