Just Once Comprehension Questions

What position did Moose play?

• quarterback

• running back

• left tackle

• guard

What was Moose's hang-up?

• he was afraid of getting hurt

• he wanted to carry the ball

• he disagreed with the coach's decision

• all the above

Jerry hugged Moose because...

• he felt sorry for him

• he was the best blocker

• his blocking was the reason Jerry scored a touchdown

• everyone in the stands was cheering for Moose

What was Coach Williams’ response to

Moose when Moose told him that he

wanted to carry the ball?

• “No.”

• “You keep right on blocking, son.”

• “Now why would I let you do

  that?”

• “That’s a foolish thing to say,

  Moose.”

Who wanted Moose to carry the ball?

• Dan Blevins

• Coach Williams

• Jerry Dixon

• the Bedford City fans

Moose didn’t bother coach at the

Cartwright High game because he wanted

to carry the ball during a _________ game.

• home

• road

• playoff

• championship

How did Moose know he had scored a

touchdown?

• he heard the screaming crowd

• he saw the scoreboard blinking

• teammates were slapping him, laughing and shouting

• all the above

After his touchdown, Moose said,

“______________”

• just once

• never again

• I did it

• one more time

What idiom expresses "easy"

• in the same boat

• a piece of cake

• 2 peas in a pod

• time flys

Which idiom heavy rain

• crying over spilled milk

• spill the beans

• break the ice

• its raining cats and dogs