Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management

Evan and Jessie navigate a series of conflicts involving money, friendship, and sibling rivalry. They play basketball, face a financial loss, and eventually reconcile, reflecting on their actions and planning to recover lost money. The story highlights themes of crisis management, reconciliation, and personal growth.

What is crisis management?

• Ordinary methods used in business

• Special methods used when a business is failing

• A type of financial planning

• A way to manage personal crises

Why did Evan feel uncomfortable during the basketball game?

• He was tired and wanted to go home

• He didn't like his teammates

• Scott Spencer kept outplaying him

• He was not good at basketball

Why did the boys decide to go swimming at Jack's house?

• They were bored of playing basketball

• Jack's mom invited them

• It was a hot day and they wanted to cool off

• They wanted to have a pool party

What did Evan do with his money before swimming?

• He gave it to Jack for safekeeping

• He left it in his basketball shorts

• He put it in his lockbox

• He hid it in his shoes

Who did Evan suspect took his money?

• Kevin

• Malik

• Scott Spencer

• Ryan

Why did Jessie feel upset with Evan?

• He embarrassed her in front of friends

• He took her money and lost it

• He didn't invite her to the pool

• He didn't let her play basketball

What was Evan's main concern about Jessie being in his class?

• She would be smarter than him

• He would embarrass himself in front of her

• He didn't want to share his friends

• She would make fun of him

How did Evan and Jessie finally resolve their conflict?

• They agreed to split the money

• They apologized and talked about their feelings

• They decided to ignore each other

• They asked their mom to mediate

What did Jessie suggest about Megan's money?

• To borrow money from their mom

• To forget about it

• To ask Megan for more time

• To come up with a plan to get it back

What event marked the end of the siblings' conflict?

• A new school year

• A thunderstorm

• A fireworks show

• Their mom's intervention