Two-Minute Drill: Part 1

Who is the golden-armed quarterback of the football team?

• Scott Parry

• Chris Conlan

• Bloomfield South

• The teacher

What is Scott Parry's main challenge at his new school?

• Understanding the lessons

• Making friends

• Playing football

• Getting good grades

Why does Scott Parry try not to raise his hand too often in class?

• He doesn't know the answers

• He wants the teachers to like him

• He doesn't want to seem like he's showing off

• He is shy

What does Scott wish he was better at?

• Math

• Making friends

• Sports, especially football

• Science

How does Scott try to fit in with his classmates?

• By sitting alone at lunch

• By joining different discussion groups

• By ignoring them

• By raising his hand in class

What does Scott feel like most of the time at his new school?

• Popular

• Invisible

• Confident

• Angry

What is the main theme of the story about Scott and Chris?

• The importance of being popular

• The value of raw talent over hard work

• The significance of friendship and understanding

• The challenges of being a teacher

Why might Scott's intelligence make other kids mad?

• Because he brags about it

• Because it makes them feel inferior

• Because he doesn't share his knowledge

• Because he gets special treatment from teachers

What does Scott hope to achieve by not acting like he's showing off in class?

• To get better grades

• To make the teachers like him more

• To make friends with other kids

• To avoid being called on

What does Scott find difficult to handle every day while waiting for the bus home?

• The long wait

• The cold weather

• The loneliness

• The noise