ADVSometimes a Dream Needs a Push (pages 18-23) RComprehension

Why was Chris worried at the beginning of the story?

• He thought his dad would be mad at him.

• He wasn't sure if he could play basketball this season.

• He had failed his math exam.

• He lost his basketball shoes.

How did mom try to cheer up Chris when he said he couldn't play?

• She told him to give up.

• She reminded him that his coach had called.

• She promised to buy him new basketball gear.

• She told him to forget about sports.

What happened to Chris's father that changed his life?

• He lost his job.

• He had an accident that left him in a wheelchair.

• He moved to another city.

• He joined the basketball team as a coach.

Chris didn't want to talk to his father about basketball. Why do you think he felt this way?

In the story, Chris's father used to dream of becoming a professional basketball player. What does this tell you about him as a person?