The Sound of Summer Running Test

What is the main character's name from Sound of Summer Running?

• Douglas

• Tom

• Chuck

• Mr. Sanderson

In what month does the story take place?

• May

• June

• July

• August

In “The Sound of Summer Running,” what effect do the tennis shoes in the store window have on Douglas?

• They make him run home while his family walks.

• They make him start longing to own them.

• They make him think about the end of the summer.

• They make him sad because it is too late to buy them.

What does his father want to know when Douglas first mentions the new sneakers?

• Why do you need a new pair?

• How much do the shoes cost?

• What do the new shoes look like?

• Which brand are the shoes?

What is wrong with last summer's shoes?

• They're too dirty.

• They're dead inside.

• They have holes in the fabric.

• He just doesn't like them anymore.

After Douglas explains why he wants the shoes, what does his father tell him?

• He tells Douglas that he can't have new sneakers.

• He tells Douglas that he'll buy him the sneakers the next day.

• He tells Douglas to save his money.

• He tells Douglas that they don't have enough money for new sneakers.

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What is the main challenge Douglas faces?

• He realizes his friends that all his friends already have new shoes.

• He learns that his father will not allow him to buy new shoes.

• He realizes that he will not be able to pay for the shoes this summer.

• He discovers that Mr. Sanderson has not worn sneakers lately.

What does Douglas' encounter with the storekeeper suggest about his character?

• He is unsure of what he wants and easily swayed.

• He is confident and knows exactly what he desires.

• He lacks the courage to speak for himself.

• He is indifferent and unconcerned with details.

What proposal does Douglas make to Mr. Sanderson?

• Douglas offers to sell shoes until he has enough money to pay for the sneakers.

• Douglas offers to pay for the sneakers by working for Mr. Sanderson.

• Douglas offers to buy the sneakers on credit over six weeks.

• Douglas offers to trade his old sneakers for the new ones.

Douglas says he does not know what he is going to be when he is older. What does Mr. Sanderson mean when he says the following in response?

“Anything you want to be, son,” said the old man, “you’ll be.

No one will ever stop you.”

• He means that Douglas is popular with his friends.

• He means that Douglas can run faster than anyone.

• He means that Douglas knows how to save money.

• He means that Douglas is determined and persuasive.