Definition of Cool Quiz

Which character is telling the story?

• Dad

• Desmond

• Kordell

• Roosevelt

At the beginning of the story, Desmond wants to ________________.

• be filmed for Kordell's video

• wear clothes like everyone else

• invite his dad to the concert

• get on the jumbotron at the concert

Which line from the story best supports the correct answer for question 2?

• "This outfit is guaranteed to get his attention."

• "I whip around to face my 16-year-old brother..."

• "He stopped wearing a watch two months ago..."

• "He starts jutting his neck like he is a bobblehead."

Which word has a similar meaning to clamps in the sentence: "He clamps his hand over his mouth like he's trying to contain a laugh."?

• flaps

• presses

• throws

• wipes

From the sentence "I glance at the jumbotron, curious to see who they're making fun of," you can conclude that Desmond ________________.

• thinks Roosevelt told a funny joke

• saw himself dancing on the big screen

• does not know that Max and Willa are laughing at him

• realizes Kordell thinks his clothes are embarrassing.

Which words best describe Roosevelt at the end of hte story? Choose TWO.

• angry

• happy

• embarrassed

• understanding

What does Kordell do at the end of the story?

• films Desmond

• laughs at Desmond

• dances along with Desmond

• apologizes to Desmond

Which sentence from the story best states the story's theme, or big idea?

• "...I could dance for two hours without breaking a sweat."

• "I wonder if it's too soon to go home."

• "They're so busy trying to be hip and cool, they're missing out on all the fun."

• "I really want to get up and dance, but, well... I'm not brave enough for that."

How do the two older men in the bathroom help Desmond change his decision about dancing in front of the other kids? Use details from the text to support your answer.

What does Desmond think it takes to be cool at the beginning of the story? How has his idea of cool changed by the end? Use details from the text to support your answer.