Chapter 1 Hitting the Road

Who is the main character in the story?

• Bruiser

• Matt

• Cody

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Cody

• Matt

• Bruiser

Who is Bruiser?

• Cody's best friend

• Cody's Dad

• Cody's Stepdad

What is the problem in the story?

• Cody does not have any friends.

• Matt wants to run away.

• Cody got in a fight with Bruiser and wants to run away.

Where does Cody want to go?

• home

• to Detroit

• to Matt's house

How did Cody get the bruise under his eye?

•  from Matt

• from Bruiser

• from a bully at school

How old is Cody?

• 13

• 18

• 15

Who is taller?

• Matt

• Cody

Cody said, "So I've made up my mind - I'm taking off."

What does taking off mean?

• going to fight

• being angry

• going to leave

Why is Cody going to Detroit?

• to stay with his cousin

• for a vacation

• to get a job