Summer Ball: Part 1

What was Danny's reason for pretending to be hurt?

• He wanted to impress his friends.

• He wanted an excuse to get out of Cedarville.

• He was actually hurt.

• He wanted to avoid a test.

Who did Danny talk to about his fake knee injury?

• His mom

• His friend Zach

• His dad, Richie Walker

• His coach

What was Richie Walker's concern about Danny's knee?

• That it was broken

• That it might have ligament damage

• That it was just a bruise

• That it was perfectly fine

Why did Danny feel embarrassed about his lie?

• He thought his friends would laugh at him.

• He remembered his dad's serious accident.

• He was afraid of the dark.

• He didn't want to go to the doctor.

What does the silence from Richie Walker on the phone indicate?

• He is angry and doesn't want to talk.

• He is giving Danny a chance to explain himself.

• He is not paying attention.

• He is busy with something else.

How does Danny feel about lying to his dad?

• He feels proud.

• He feels indifferent.

• He feels guilty and embarrassed.

• He feels relieved.

What does Danny's action of closing the door signify?

• He wants privacy to talk to his dad.

• He is hiding from his friend Zach.

• He is trying to keep the room cool.

• He is angry at his dad.

What lesson could Danny learn from his dad's past accident?

• To always tell the truth.

• To be more careful in sports.

• To never drive a car.

• To avoid doctors.

What does Danny's internal voice, "True that," suggest about his feelings?

• He agrees with his decision to lie.

• He acknowledges the truth of his situation.

• He is confused about his feelings.

• He is mocking himself.

What might be a consequence of Danny's lie about his injury?

• He will have to move to a new city.

• He might lose trust from his dad and others.

• He will become more popular at school.

• He will get a new sports scholarship.