Soccer Shootout

Why is Berk worried about soccer tryouts?

• This year’s team isn't very good.

• Peter and Berk don’t work well together.

• Berk hasn't learned new skills since last year.

• A new student plans to try out for goalkeeper.

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How are Berk and Ryan different as players at the beginning of the story?

• Berk is bold. Ryan is a little afraid of the ball.

• Berk misses many shots. Ryan scores more goals.

• Berk has good skills. Ryan takes too many chances.

• Berk is too busy to practice. Ryan puts in long hours

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In the story, Ryan makes spectacular saves as goalkeeper. What does spectacular mean?

• easy

• great

• lucky

• smart

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What does the sweeper on a soccer team do?

• fills in when a player is sick

• cleans the field after a game

• keeps the ball away from the net

• makes sure that everyone arrives on time

What is the main lesson of the story?

• Working together makes things better.

• Friendships are important in our lives.

• Enjoying what we do makes life fun.

• Adults can help us reach our goals.

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What is the setting of the story in pages 376-377?

• at school

• in the playground

• in the soccer field

• at Ryan's hous

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Why is this setting on pages 376-377 important in the story?

• it's where the boys get into a fight

• that's where the characters compete, and where all the action takes place.

• That’s where the coach tells Ryan that he can’t be the goalie.

• That’s where they win the championship.

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What words could you use to describe the mood in pages 386-387?

• Frightened and scared

• Jealousy and envy

• Tiredness and out of breath

• Exciting,suspenseful, and high energy

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“It was a good competition,” Ryan said. He held out his

hand to Berk. What does the word competition mean on page 379?

• a soccer game

• when someone loses a game

• a tie in a game

• when you are in a contest against

  another person or team.

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Early in the second half, Berk intercepted a pass at the top of the penalty area. What does the word intercepted mean on page 387?

• when you throw the ball to a goalie

• when you make a touchdown

• when you steal the ball from the opponent

• when you stop something from getting

  where it was going.

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