Question 1

Match the character to the description.

Question 2

What is the "Erik Fisher Football Dream"?

Accepted Answer

The dream is for Erik to play football in college.

Answer

The dream is for Erik to play football in middle school.

Answer

The dream is for Erik to play football in high school.

Question 3

A symbol is something concrete that stands for something abstract. What do you think the "zombie stalking its way down Interstate 10" (p. 12) may be a symbol of?

Accepted Answer

Paul's memories, his past, something he cannot leave behind

Answer

Paul's hunger, his future, something that he wants to catch

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the muck fire and its qualities?

Accepted Answer

A fire that occurs when a field gets stuck by lightning. They don't go out. They're burning all the time.

Answer

A fire that occurs in electrical panels from overloaded circuits or age of the panel. The panel and circuits become overloaded when the distribution of electricity is wrong. Trying to put out the fire with water will only worsen the situation and puts you and others in more danger.

Answer

A fire that occurs when a solid fuel is burning. They go out with water and stop burning when the fuel runs out.

Question 5

What does Mr. Costello tell Paul about koi?

Accepted Answer

A koi is a Japanese carp fish.

Answer

A koi looks like a tiny goldfish.

Answer

The community thinks people are fishing for them.

Answer

Koi are not very expensive.

Question 6

What position does Mike Costello play?

Accepted Answer

Mike Costello plays back up quarterback.

Answer

Mike Costello plays forward kicker.

Answer

Mike Costello plays goalie.

Question 7

Which of the following statements correctly describes the classrooms Paul will be using at Lake Windsor Middle School?

Accepted Answer

Paul will be using portables as classrooms. The book says each of them is air conditioned, connected to main office by telephone and public address system. You have to walk outside from class to class, connected by wood boardwalks, grounded with lightning rods.

Answer

Paul will be using portables as classrooms. The book says each of them is not air conditioned, connected to main office by email and text message system. You have to walk inside from class to class, connected by wood boardwalks, grounded with lightning rods.

Answer

Paul will be using portables as classrooms. The book says each of them is has heating but no air conditioning, and they are connected to main office by wood boardwalks, buried underwater.

Question 8

In Paul's flashback, why were the kids calling him Eclipse Boy?

Accepted Answer

because of his big glasses.

Answer

because of his forehead

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because of his large eyes

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because of his t-shirt

Question 9

Paul continually protests that he "can see fine." Why?

Accepted Answer

He doesn't want to be labeled as weird.

Answer

He has a map of the school.

Answer

The teacher said there's nothing wrong with him.

Question 10

According to Paul, how will being friends with Erik affect Arthur Bauer's future?

Accepted Answer

He will do anything that Erik asks

Answer

He will protect Paul Fisher

Answer

He will hurt Mike Costello

Answer

He will become a better football player

Question 11

On Paul's soccer team, what does it mean to be "on the bus"?

Accepted Answer

It means that you can play at home and away games.

Answer

It means only 15 people can be on the bus

Answer

It means that you are allowed on the school bus every day

Question 12

Who are the two people who could benefit from Mike Costello's death?

Accepted Answer

Erik and Arthur; they benefit by getting more playing time because Mike is dead.

Answer

Joey and Erik; they benefit by being allowed to play soccer because Dad is distracted.

Answer

Paul and Erik; they benefit by getting more playing time because Dad is not distracted.

Question 13

How does Paul say he would feel when he thinks about if Erik died?

Accepted Answer

Paul says he would feel relieved, safer, and sorry.

Answer

Paul says he would feel angry, unsafe, and worried.

Question 14

What is Paul's new nickname, and how does he get it?

Accepted Answer

Mars; All the other kids thought he looked like he was from another planet.

Answer

Eclipse Boy; all the kids think he looks funny wearing goggles at soccer practice.

Question 15

Explain what Mrs. Fisher did that caused Paul to be kicked off the soccer team.

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Fisher filled out an IEP form saying Paul cannot see and is handicapped. The insurance cannot cover it and Paul gets kicks off the team.

Answer

Mrs. Fisher warned the Coach that Paul is handicapped and will put the team in danger so Paul gets kicked off the team.

Question 16

How does Paul's mother feel about Paul getting kicked off the team?

Accepted Answer

Paul's mother is mad and feels bad that she signed the IEP form.

Answer

Paul's mother is relieved but feels bad that she signed the IEP form.

Question 17

How did the Lake Windsor Middle School kids get out of trouble regarding the vandalism at the Freak Show?

Accepted Answer

by blaming it on the Tangerine Middle School boys

Answer

by lying and saying they weren't there when it happened

Answer

by calling their parents to get them out of trouble

Question 18

What is Paul's role in the sinkhole incident?

Accepted Answer

he helps the students get up out of the hole

Answer

he rescues his crush Kerri

Answer

he helps his teacher Mrs. Conway

Question 19

How does Paul think the sinkhole disaster will affect the Erik Fisher Football dream?

Accepted Answer

his dream is in danger because he just lost half his audience with the bleachers being affected

Answer

he will be furious and angry because he lost half the football pitch when it fell in the sinkhole

Answer

he will be angry and sad because he lost half his football team when they fell in the sinkhole

Answer

it will not affect him at all

Question 20

Which of the following things is NOT true about Charley Burns?

Accepted Answer

he was thoroughly inspecting new buildings

Answer

he was going to Florida Gators games and stock-car races

Answer

he was "living the high life"

Answer

he was taking bribes illegally

Question 21

If you are a Lake Windsor Middle School seventh grader after the Sinkhole Accident, what are your options?

Question 22

What word does Paul use to describe going to Tangerine Middle School with no IEP?

Accepted Answer

miracle

Question 23

How does Paul react to Coach Walski's announcement about the insurance?

Accepted Answer

Paul becomes frustrated, angry, and disappointed. First he yells, then he cries.

Answer

Paul accepts the decision calmly, but is secretly angry at his mother. He yells at her.

Question 24

Who is Paul happy to see at the carnival?

Accepted Answer

Kerri Gardner - Paul likes her, but won't admit it.

Answer

Theresa Cruz - Paul is happy to see someone he knows.

Answer

Erik Fisher - Paul is relieved his brother is there.

Question 25

Who was the quarterback for LWHS?

Accepted Answer

Antoine Thomas

Answer

Gino Cruz

Answer

Arthur Bauer

Answer

Erik Fisher

Question 26

Match the character to the description.

Question 27

Match the character to the description

Question 28

What is the name of the development Paul and his family move to?

Accepted Answer

Lake Windsor Downs

Answer

Florida State

Answer

Tangerine County

Answer

Lake Tudor County

Question 29

What becomes Mr. Fisher's job after the Sinkhole Incident?

Accepted Answer

Director of Civil Engineering

Answer

Director of Civic Entertainment

Answer

Principal of Lake Windsor High School

Answer

Coach of Lake Windsor Football Team

Question 30

What do Paul and his mother discover on their first day in Tangerine?

Accepted Answer

the muck fires

Answer

the mud under the house

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the smoke from the pond

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the lighting rods on Mr. Donnelly's house

Question 31

Match the position to the player.

Question 32

What doesn't Erik do that most people his age do?

Accepted Answer

Erik doesn't drive.

Answer

Erik doesn't go to school.

Answer

Erik doesn't respect his parents.

Answer

Erik doesn't mud race.

Question 33

How does Mike Costello die?

Accepted Answer

He is struck by lightning at football practice.

Answer

He jumps in the middle of the road.

Answer

He is hit in the head by a football.

Question 34

How does Paul's mother suggest they avoid lightning strikes at football practice?

Accepted Answer

She suggests that the team holds practices in the morning at 6:30 a.m. rather than in the afternoon.

Answer

She suggests that the team stop practice altogether.

Question 35

What is Paul so interested in at the carnival?

Accepted Answer

The Wonders of the World exhibit

Answer

The Ferris Wheel

Question 36

Who tells Coach Walski, Mrs. Gates, and Mr. Murrow about the Tangerine Middle School soccer boys being at the Wonders of the World exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Paul

Answer

Joey

Answer

Kerri

Answer

Erik

Question 37

What disaster happens out by the portables at Paul's school ?

Accepted Answer

A sinkhole occurs.

Answer

A rainstorm floods the pond.

Answer

A muck fire burns them down.

Question 38

What does IEP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Plan

Answer

Individual Endometric Plan

Question 39

How did Paul's visual impairment affect his ability to play on the soccer team?

Accepted Answer

He was not allowed to play on the team.

Answer

He had to sit on the sidelines and cheer.

Question 40

Where is Houston?

Accepted Answer

Texas

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