Rules of the Ride

What special event was getting ready to happen at the beginning of the story?

• a fundraiser jog-a-thon

• a fundraiser selling cookies

• a fundraising bike ride

• a bike race

What did Jamal mean by "The Mean Blue Machine"?

• He was talking about Terence's old blue bike that had been left out in the rain.

• He was talking about his own brand new shiny blue bike.

• He was talking about his own shiny red bike.

• He was talking about an invention you can put on a bike to make it go faster.

What caused Terrance to wreck his bike?

• He was still learning how to ride his bike.

• He was going too fast.

• The wheels slipped in the rain.

• His chain snapped.

How was Terrance able to complete the race?

• He fixed his bike.

• He walked along side his bike.

• Jamal carried him.

• He did not finish the race.

How can you tell that Jamal is a good friend?

• Jamal gave Terrance his bike so he could finish the race.

• They spend lots of time together every weekend.

• He chose to help Terrance rather than try to beat him in the race.

• Jamal and Terrance have been friends since kindergarten.

How did Jamal know that they could run along beside of their bikes to finish the race?

• He had competed in this race before.

• He read the rules.

• Terrance told him.

• Jamal asked someone if it would be okay.

Why were the people "enthusiastic" when they saw Jamal and Terrance at the finish line?

• They were glad to see that the boys' bikes were not broken.

• They were glad Terrance and Jamal finally finished the race.

• They were proud of Terrance for winning first place.

• They were excited to see that Terrance had completed the race even though he was hurt.

Why is the title of the book "Rules of the Ride"?

• Jamal read the rules in order to know if Terrance could complete the race with a broken bike.

• The bike ride was a reward for students at the school who always follow the rules.

• The children learned bike safety rules before beginning the race.

• Students who broke the rules were disqualified from the race.

What were the children raising money for?

• a new school building

• a new playground

• new bikes

• a new running track

How much money did Jamal raise?

• 100 dollars

• 5 dollars for every mile of the race he finished

• 25 dollars for every mile of the race he finished

• 15 dollars for every mile of the race he finished