Honors 9: "Reindeer Games" Sherman Alexie

What changed the narrator's mind about trying out for the basketball team?

• Meeting his future wife

• His father's advice

• Meeting a skilled basketball player

• d) Seeing his friends join the team

Why did the narrator's father encourage him to dream big?

• To become a successful basketball player

• To achieve greatness in life

• To overcome fear and insecurity

• ) To impress his future wife

How did the narrator feel when he stepped onto the basketball court for the first practice?

• Insecure and intimidated

• Confident

• Overwhelmed with excitement

• Eager to prove himself

What injury did the narrator sustain during a game?

• Broken arm

• Sprained ankle

• Twisted knee

• Bruised brain

Who kept the narrator company all night in the hospital?

• His parents

• His coach

• His teammates

• The team doctor

What did the tribal fans chant when the narrator entered the opposing team's gym?

• His Reardon name

• Encouraging words

• nsults and taunts

• Nothing, they were silent

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   How did the narrator's coach react to the outcome of the game?

• Disappointed and angry

• Indifferent

• Understanding and supportive

• Overjoyed and proud

How did the narrator feel about playing basketball after the challenging experience?

• Defeated and disillusioned

• Eager to improve and excel

• Anxious and hesitant

• Indifferent and apathetic