Pop by Gordon Korman Chapter 3 & 4

What does ‘gun-shy’ mean?

• Nervous, afraid/ apprehensive

• Extremely shy

• Extremely brave

• Slightly frustrated

What was Marcus’s impression of Charlie?

• He thinks that Charlie is a fun and awesome person

• He thinks that Charlie is weird and irresponsible

• He thinks nothing of Charlie because of what he did

• He thinks he is a god guy who loves to play American football

"The man was up to full speed seemingly in the first step, a look of unholy glee on his middle-aged features." What does "a look of unholy glee" here mean?

• A very angry look

• An ungodly look

• A look of happiness and excitement

• A look with malicious delight; gloating

What did Charlie do that makes Marcus feel incredulous (in disbelief)?

• He was perching on a seven-foot chain-link fence.

• He walked off without paying for the ice.

• He left Marcus after breaking a car window.

• All of the above.

Look at Chapter 4 page 1

What can you tell about Coach Barker's character?

• He is a very loving and supportive coach.

• He is respectful towards every team member.

• He is very rude and blunt coach that speaks harshly.

• He is a happy go lucky coach that does not care about his team.

How does Charlie's things get paid?

• His wife would come in the weekends to pay the bills.

• Charlie left Marcus to pay the bills.

• Marcus had to call his mom to pay the bills.

• Charlie just does not need to pay for anything.

Who's car window was broken did Marcus find out in the end?

• The officer's

• The pest exterminator

• Troy Popovich

• Marcus's mom

At the end of Chapter 4, what was Troy and Chelsea's concerned about? Write it in your own words.