Autumn's Game Literal & Inference questions & Tier 2 words

What was the name of the high school football team?

• Oakwood Eagles

• Oakwood Owls

• Oakwood Hawks

• Oakwood Tigers

What position did Alex play in the game?

• Running back

• Wide receiver

• Quarterback

• Linebacker

What was at stake in the game?

• A chance to win the regional title

• A spot in the state championships

• A cash prize

• A trophy for the most points scored

What was the score at halftime?

• The Owls were winning by a large margin

• The opposing team was winning

• The score was tied

• The Owls were losing by a small margin

Who caught the ball for the winning touchdown?

• Alex

• Marcus

• Coach Carter

• The opposing team’s player

Why was the game described as crucial?

• It was the first game of the season.

• Winning the game would secure a spot in the state championships.

• The team was playing against their biggest rival.

• The coach's job depended on it.

What can be inferred about Alex's character from the story?

• Alex is brave and adventurous.

• Alex is shy and reserved.

• Alex is selfish and greedy.

• Alex is kind and helpful.

Why did Alex decide to use a trick play in the final minutes?

• He wanted to confuse his own team.

• He felt it was their best chance to secure a win.

• He had promised the coach he would use it.

• He thought the game was already lost.

What does the crowd's reaction to the touchdown suggest?

• They were disappointed with the game.

• They were supportive and excited about the victory.

• They were indifferent to the outcome.

• They were angry at the opposing team.

What might "the bond they shared and the memories they had created this autumn" imply about the team's experience?

• The team had many disagreements throughout the season.

• The team had grown close and enjoyed their time together.

• The team found the season boring and uneventful.

• The team struggled to get along.