Cody and Mud Soccer Quiz

By the end of the story, Cody and Mud have gone from feeling —

• competitive to supportive

• unsure to confident

• excited to disappointed

• uninterested to engaged

Based on the events throughout the story, which sentence best describes how Cody feels about Mud after the game?

• He is confused about Mud’s soccer skills.

• He is proud and impressed by Mud’s unexpected talent.

• He is frustrated that he never got the ball.

• He is angry that Mud scored against his team.

Cody’s thoughts about Mud at the beginning of the story suggest that Cody —

• doubts Mud’s ability to play soccer well

• believes Mud will be the best player on his team

• thinks Mud plays better in video games than in real life

• wants Mud to join his team so they can win together

What does paragraph 13 reveal about Cody’s character?

• He is determined to win the game.

• He is shocked by Mud’s unexpected skill.

• He wants to play soccer more often.

• He is frustrated that Mud took his chance to score.

What can the reader conclude about Cody and Mud’s relationship by the end of the story?

• Cody is jealous of Mud’s success.

• Mud and Cody’s friendship is strengthened by the game.

• Cody feels that Mud betrayed him by playing so well.

• Mud is upset that Cody doubted him.

What is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 4?

• Cody is nervous about playing real soccer and decides to watch Mud play.

• Cody is unsure if Mud will do well, so he watches him closely.

• Cody plays soccer for the first time and wonders how Mud will perform.

• Cody stays away from the game action and focuses on helping Mud.

Which of the following is the best summary of Surprise Kick?

• Cody and Mud play their first real soccer game. Cody believes Mud will struggle but is shocked when Mud unexpectedly scores a goal.

• Cody and Mud play soccer together, but Cody ignores the game because he is more interested in video games.

• Mud is an excellent soccer player who easily beats the entire Red team. Cody knew Mud would be great all along.

• Cody scores the first goal of the game while Mud cheers him on.

What is the best summary of the game’s turning point?

• Amanda gets the ball and struggles to keep it away from defenders.

• Mud surprises everyone by skillfully dodging defenders and scoring the first goal of the game.

• Cody marks Mud, making sure to help him whenever he can.

• The Blue team celebrates their victory after the game ends.

Which sentence best describes the rising action of the story?

• Cody is placed on the Red team while Mud is on the Blue team.

• Mud receives the ball unexpectedly, and the Red team charges at him.

• Mud scores the first goal of the game.

• The Blue team cheers for Mud after his big play.

What is the best summary of the story?

• Two friends play soccer on opposite teams. Mud surprises Cody by scoring a goal, and Cody realizes he underestimated his friend.

• Cody is nervous about playing soccer but decides to go easy on Mud. In the end, Mud is able to win the game for his team.

• Mud plays soccer for the first time and wins the game easily. Cody is frustrated that he lost and wants a rematch.

• Cody and Mud are excited to play soccer. They both score goals, and their team wins the game.