WorksheetsComprehension Check; Just Once by Thomas Dygard
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
When someone has a hang-up, someone---
has poor internet connection
is obsessed with something
is involved in a suspicious activity
has an enemy
When something is duck soup, it is---
a trick or a trap laid out for an enemy
an easily accomplished task
requiring great strength and determination
very delicious and nutritious
Zeroing in on something means---
it is worthless or not worth the effort
to determine that something is not the problem
to direct attention to one particular thing
it is extremely cold
What position did the Moose play?
quarterback
running back
left tackle
guard
What was the Moose's hang-up?
He was afraid of getting hurt.
He wanted to carry the ball.
He disagreed with the coach's decisions.
He didn't know which college to attend.
What was Coach Williams’ response to the Moose when the Moose told him that he wanted to carry the ball?
"I done told you no, boy."
“Now why would I let you do that?”
“That’s a foolish thing to say, Moose."
“You keep right on blocking, son.”
Jerry hugged the Moose because---
he felt sorry for him
he was the best blocker
his blocking was the reason Jerry scored the touchdown
everyone in the stands was cheering for Moose
Who wanted the Moose to carry the ball?
Dan Blevins
Coach Williams
Jerry Dixon
the Bedford City fans
After his touchdown, the Moose said,“______________”
Just once.
Never again.
I did it!
One more time.
Who is the PROTAGONIST in this story?
Dan Blevins
Coach Williams
the Bedford City fans
the Moose
Who is the ANTAGONIST in this story?
Dan Blevins
Coach Williams
the Bedford City fans
the Moose
Which of the following best describes the Moose's MAIN CONFLICT in the story?
He couldn't decide which college to attend.
He spent a lot of time reading letters from colleges.
He wanted to carry the ball, but Coach Williams disallowed it.
The whole town wanted him to carry the ball.
Which excerpt below best represents the main conflict in the story?
When the Moose blocked somebody, he stayed blocked.
"It was your great blocking that did it," [Coach Williams] said.
[Coach Williams] gave a tolerant smile and said, "You keep right on blocking, son."
The Benton Heights Tigers were duck soup for the bears, as everyone knew they would be.
Which rising action occurs right before the climax of the story?
The Moose cradled the football in his right hand.
The crowd chanted, "Give the Moose the ball!"
The Moose pleaded with Coach Williams, "just once!"
The Moose heard the screaming crowd and saw the scoreboard blinking.
What is the main purpose of this sentence in the story? He didn't have a pretty face but he had a quick and easy smile - "sweet," some of the teachers called it; "nice," others said.
to show that the Moose was well liked
to reveal that the Moose had many friends
to explain why the Moose wanted to carry the ball
to show that the Moose was an excellent football player
Which event is most important to the development of the plot?
The Moose realized he had scored a touchdown.
The Moose decided to go public with his hang-up.
The crowd chanted, "Give the Moose the ball!"
The Moose took the ball and managed not to fumble it.
Which excerpt from the story best shows how the Moose's fellow linemen felt about him wanting to carry the ball?
Maybe they had dreams of their own and saw value in a precedent.
The Moose found most of the players in the backfield agreed with Dan.
"What are we going to do - take turns?"
The Moose wanted to carry the ball in front of the Bedford City Fans.
Which of the following is the best CLIMAX for the story?
Coach Williams gives the Moose permission to carry the ball.
The Moose asks Coach Williams to carry the ball.
The Moose scores a touchdown.
The Moose says, "never again."
