Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push

Why did Chris's dad stop playing professional basketball?

• He was offered a job at a tech company.

• Chris was born.

• He moved to Europe.

• He injured his knee.

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How is Dad affected by the accident that causes Chris to lose his ability to walk?

• Dad feels angry and argues with Chris and Mom all the time.

• Dad blames himself for what happened.

• Dad becomes fearful of driving a car.

• Dad is hopeful and confident about Chris's future.

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How do Dad and Chris feel about wheelchair basketball at the beginning of the story?

• Both Dad and Chris are uninterested in the sport of wheelchair basketball.

• Dad wants Chris to play wheelchair basketball, while Chris is unsure about it.

• Dad and Chris are both excited about wheelchair basketball.

• Dad is unsure about wheelchair basketball, while Christ is excited to play.

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When Mom asks Christ why Dad might have called Mr. Evans, Chris's "heart sank." In other words, Chris feels

• inspired

• worried

• surprised

• angry

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Why is the moment in which Dad uses a wheelchair important?

• It helps Dad understand why Madison aims for the rim instead of the backboard.

• It reminds Dad how good he is at basketball.

• It makes Dad realize he doesn’t want to help coach Chris’s basketball team.

• It helps Dad better understand Chris’s experience in a wheelchair.

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What are TWO themes of the story?

• Working through difficulties together can make relationships stronger.

• Working through difficulties together can make relationships stronger.

• When obstacles arise in life, it doesn’t mean we have to give up our dreams.

• Money causes more problems than it solves.

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