Salt in His Shoes Quiz

Why was Michael upset at the beginning of the story?

• He team lost the game

• His brothers are mean to him

• His mom yelled at him

• He tripped and fell

How many brothers did Michael have?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

Michael wish he was ___________?

• faster

• stronger

• taller

• better looking

What did Michael's mother suggest he do every night to get taller?

• jumping jacks

• put salt in his shoes

• push ups

• run around the yard

What 3 things did Michael's mom tell him he had to do in order for the salt to make him taller?

• Add pepper, pray, and eat candy.

• Pray every night, listen, and be patient

• Fight with his brothers, practice, and eat vegetables.

What did Michael's mom pray for?

• for him to be taller

• for him to be slower

• for him to be faster

• for him to be stronger

What did Michael wear every where he went?

• his favorite socks

• his jersey

• his favorite game shoes

• his headphones

How did Michael feel when Mark teased him in the last game?

• he was determined and ignored him

• he was sad

• he was angry

Michael's team won the game at the end?

• True

• False

What is the theme of this story?

• You have to be tall to play basketball.

• Hard work, patience, and practice pays off.

• Bullies are mean.

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