Running Rival Comprehension Quiz

Why is Amy unhappy at the beginning of the story?

• She does not want to talk with Natalie.

• She does not want to be on the track team.

• She does not think that Madison will be nice to her.

• She does not think she will be ready for her next track meet.

Who was the major characters in the story?

• Natalie

• Amy

• Dad

• Madison

How does Natalie help Amy solve her problem?

• She suggests that Amy practice with Madison.

• She teaches Amy different ways of staying calm.

• She says that Amy can run as well as Madison can.

• She shows Amy how to take better care of her knee.

What relationship do Natalie and Amy have?

• They have a jealous relationship.

• They are mean to each other.

• They have a caring relationship.

• They don't have a relationships.

The story says that Amy and Madison are running neck and neck before Madison pulls ahead. What does neck and neck mean?

• around the track

• about the same size

• right beside each other

• far behind the other girls

How was Amy feeling after practicing with Madison?

• Amy felt upset.

• Amy felt great.

• Amy was nervous.

• Amy was annoyed.

What happens in the last scene of the story?

• Amy starts to pick up speed and then wins the race.

• Amy smiles at her sister while crossing the finish line.

• Amy tries running with her elbows out to see if that will help.

• Amy runs her fastest time ever and looks forward to racing again.

What main lesson does the story teach?

• It is hard to learn new sports.

• Don't be afraid to ask for help.

• It is important to take your time.

• Don't trust people on the other team.

What can you infer about the next time that Amy and Madison race together?

• Amy will lose the race again because she's slower.

• Madison will make sure that Amy hurts her knee again.

• Amy has a chance to beat Madison because her knee will be healed.

• Madison will win the race and brag that she's better than Amy.

What is the author's purpose for writing teh Running Rivals?

• To entertain the readers with an interesting story about runners.

• To inform us how to win a race.

• To persuade readers to be better runners

• Both B and C