Fast Break chapter 1 - 18

Who is the author of the novel?

• Mrs. Arendt

• Neil Gaiman

• Mike Lupica

• J.K. Rowling

Who is the novel's protagonist (main character)?

• Mrs. Carol Lawton

• Jayson Barnes

• Bryan Campbell

• Shabazz Townson

What is Jayson's nickname?

• Fast Break

• Snap

• Lightening

• Jay

What basketball position does Jayson play?

• forward

• center

• point guard

• shoot guard

What is Jayson known for on the court?

• fast break

• 3 pointers

• fouls

• dunking

What happens to Jayson's mother?

• She runs off with her new boyfriend, leaving Jayson alone.

• She is in jail for drugs

• She dies

After Jayson's mother dies, what does Richie do for the funeral?

• He uses the life insurance money to giver her a beautiful funeral

• He leaves and does nothing letting Jayson figure it out

• He asks a friend to bury Debbie in a cheap wooden coffin at night, illegally.

Before Richie leaves what advice does he give Jayson?

• "If you need money just sell your mom's drugs"

• To go live with his dad

• To keep low and avoid foster care

• To ask to live with one of his friends.

How does Jayson end up in foster care?

• His teacher finds out he is living along and calls social services

• He is caught stealing food at the local super market.

• He is caught stealing a pair of expensive basketball shoes.

What does Mrs. Moretti say during their first encounter that makes Jayson cry?

• “What were you going to do when you couldn’t pay the rent or the bills?”

• “I will place you in a group home if you do not behave for Mr. and Mrs. Lawton”

• “It is not your fault.”

• “Don’t worry everything is going to be alright now.”