"The Definition of Cool" Quiz

Which character is this story mostly about?

• Desmond

• Dj Shout

• Kordell

• Roosevelt

Which line from the text shows why Desmond dresses like DJ Shout at the beginning of the story?

• "I pull the pink-and-peach Hawaiian shirt over my head..."

• "My shorts are a little too baggy..."

• "DJ Shout always picks people from the crowd to show on the jumbotron..."

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

Which word is similar to scowls as used in the sentence "He glances at his wrist, then scowls"?

• beams

• frowns

• nods

• shivers

What happens the first time Desmond starts dancing at the concert?

• He changes his clothes.

• Kordell apologizes to him.

• He gets on the jumbotron.

• Max and Wilma make fun of him.

What does Roosevelt do at the end of the story?

• He takes Desmond home.

• He dances along with Desmond.

• He gets Desmond popcorn.

• He makes a video of Desmond.

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

• "Back in the day, I could dance for two hours without breaking a sweat."

• "Every few seconds, I peak at the jumbotron, but it's always showing someone else."

• "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.

How does Desmond feel about his dad going to the concert with him at the beginning of the story? How does he feel about going to a concert with his dad by the end? Why do you think his feelings change?