Before the Ever After (pgs. 1-15)

In "Memory like a Movie," what detail shows the close, playful relationship ZJ and his dad

• ZJ mentions his dad always makes him do chores around the yard.

• ZJ describes how his dad soft tackles him and his friends, leading to a group hug.

• ZJ recalls his dad teaching him how to properly throw a football.

• ZJ remembers his dad taking him out for ice cream after every game.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

According to "Day after the Game," how does ZJ's dad describe the physical impact of playing football?

• He says his whole body feels like it weighs 223 pounds.

• He says his whole body is 223 pounds of pain, remembering every hit.

• He says he feels energized and ready for the next challenge.

• He says he barely feels any pain because he's used to it

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "Who We Are and What We Love," what does Daniel do that amazes and terrifies his friends?

• He solves complex math problems in his head.

• He dances with smooth, flowing movements.

• He spins his bike in circles and bounces the tire back to earth.

• He plays the guitar and sings songs that come into his head.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the section "Daniel," what is the nickname that Z.J., Ollie, and Darry use for themselves before they meet Daniel?

• The Fantastic Four

• Tripod

• The Three Musketeers

• The Unstoppablles

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In "Before the Ever After," what detail indicates a change in ZJ's dad's condition?

• His hands didn't always tremble.

• He always drove to Village Ice Cream

• He always made up songs in the car.

• He always had picnics in Central Park.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to "You Love a Thing?" what does ZJ's dad say he loves about football?

• The fame and attention it brings.

• The smell of the ball.

• The feeling of winning games.

• The opportunity to travel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "Who We Are & What We Love," what talent does Darry possess, besides running fast?

• He can divide fractions.

• He can play guitar.

• He can dance smoothly.

• He can fix bikes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the section "Daniel," what does Daniel say about his cast after breaking his arm?

• He says it's heavy and uncomfortable.

• He says it doesn't bother him at all.

• He says it's like his second helmet.

• He says he cant wait to get it off.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

According to the section "Who We Are & What We Love," what instrument does ZJ play?

• The drums

• The guitar

• The piano

• The trumpet

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to the section "ZJ," what is ZJ most often recognized as being to other people.

• A talented musician

• Zachariah Johnson's son

• A great football player

• The tallest kid in school

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6