The A- Team

The reader can tell that Ricky and Marcus are-

• Discouraged by unknown situations

• overconfident about their abilities

• committed to achieving their goals

• obedient to their parents

How do Coach

Steve's actions affect the A-team?

• Coach Steve causes the boys to fear him

• Coach Steve's expectation are difficult to meet.

• Coach Steve encourages the boys to be playful.

• Coach Steve inspires the boys to preform at high levels

What lessons do RIcky and Marcus learn in the story?

• Overcome your fears.

• Commitment leads to success.

• Slow and Steady wins the race.

• Friends make the best teammates.

In paragraph 1, the word certified means

• ready

• trained

• strong

• different

What is the best summary of paragraph 6?

• Ricky and Marcus develop their rock climbing skills during the training sessions.

• At the end of the first session, the boys feel confident they will be the first place team.

• Coach Steve encourages Ricky and Marcus to qualify for the rock climbing contest.

• Coach Steve Announces he will train Ricky and Marcus

Which sentence gives the best clue about the mystery noise?

• Cautiously, Ricky's Dad moved toward the kitchen carrying a baseball bat.

• They were almost asleep when Marcus heard a rattling sound.

• They left their aluminum water bottles on the counter near the sink.

• Once again, the boys were almost asleep when they heard a loud bang.

How does the photograph help the reader?

• The photograph shows steps of rock climbing.

• The photograph shows the height of the climbing wall.

• The photo shows how a challenging workout feels.

• The photo shows a rock climbing demonstration.

Based on the information in paragraph 2, what action is not required to become certified in rock climbing?

• obeying the coach

• working as a team

• attending practices

• developing skills

Which sentence provides evidence that the A-Team is pleased with their accomplishment?

• Coach Steve, Ricky, and Marcus posed for a photograph.

• Ricky and Marcus stepped forward to accept their certificates from Coach Steve who was grinning from ear to ear.

• Unlike the boy's rock climbing adventure, smiling for the camera was no challenge!

• They were excited about the demonstration and were ready to show their skills on the wall.

Read the sentence fro paragraph 7 of the story.

"Then, hit the hay and try to get a little shut eye."

When does Ricky's mother mean when she says these words?

• The boys should go to bed and sleep.

• The boys should play a guessing game.

• The boys should wear protective glasses.

• The boys should be as hungry as horses.