I Want My Life Back Questions

What is the main purpose of the first two paragraphs in the story?

• To introduce the accident that took place

• To set the scene by including the setting and character

• to give readers the definition of snowboarding

• showing Nick's love for snowboarding

Which of these lines demonstrates Nick's life was in danger?

• "Nick sailed down the side of the mountain"

• "It was an easy run for him"

• "Nick's rattling breath was an indicator death was near"

• "Others loaded him onto the atoboggan"

What is the mood in the section IN DANGER?

• Frightened, Worried

• Excited, Anxious

• Down, Toward

• Joyful, Beaming

What is most likely the reason the author wrote this story about Nick?

• To inform readers about the importance of wearing a helmet

• To persuade the reader to snowboard once in their life

• To explain Nick's accident and how he overcame his obstacles

• To describe what Nick's foundation does

What is the message of the story?

• Encouragement can fuel people to do great things

• Safety should always come first

• To relearn how to walk and talk again

• To never give up, to keep fighting

What does the term preposterous mean on page 8 in the section "YOU CAN DO THIS"

• easy

• smart, intelligent

• reachable, doable

• ridiculous, absurd

In the section Road To Recovery, the author emphasizes

• Nick being put into a coma due to his injuries

• Nick relearning how to do everyday tasks

• the way Nick was injured on the slope

• Nick's parents heading to the hospital worried

What is the setting(s) in the story? (Multiple answer choices)

• In the hosptital

• In Ohio

• At Holimont Ski Resort

• At the snowboard shop

Which of the following details should definitely be included in a summary of the article?

• Nick’s mom owns a cheerleading gym.

• Nick wasn’t carrying an ID when he crashed

• Nick attends St. Bonaventure University in New York.

• Nick suffered a traumatic brain injury.

On pages 6-7, Kristin Lewis writes, “Basically, the brain is like your body’s computer.” This line contains a simile that

• describes the brain as more complicated than a computer.

• highlights the importance of computers.

• explains what the brain looks like.

• helps the reader understand the brain’s role in the body