KIckoff! Flashcards
Who was the star of the main game?
Ronde, with his winning touchdown
Which one of the twins had the most playing time?
Tiki, because he had asked coach for time
what were the other sports that were mentioned?
Track, soccer, lacrosse
what was the name of the team the twins were on?
The Eagles
what made ronde and tiki so upset about their team?
that they were third stringers
what did the twins struggle with at the beginning of the story?
school, and they never rose their hands.
what did the twins mom do in the story?
she spoke up to stop a factory from being made
what teacher loved football?
Mr. Wheeler, who would have gotten into the NFL, but got an injury and couldn’t play
who was the star quarterback on the team?
Matt Clayton, who had gotten an injury early in the year
what was the score of the game against the rockets?
21-20, Eagles winning
What did Paco tell Tiki and Ronde about that made them scared about school?
Beat the 7th graders day
How did Mrs. Barber and Mrs. Pendergast stop the factory from being built?
They went to council meetings and protested until people agreed with them.
Which of Tiki and Ronde’s friends were first string on the football team?
Adam and Paco. Tiki, Ronde, and Jason were third string.
What happened to Mrs. Pendergast’s family?
Her husband and two kids died in a car crash.
What did Jason join after he quit the football team?
He joined the track team
In the beginning of the story, what did Mrs. Barber ask the school to do that gave the boys independence?
They weren’t any of the same classes, and Mrs. Barber thought that would teach them to be more independent.
Why did Jason quit the football team?
Because he was a third string.
Why couldn’t Matt Clayton play?
Because he had hurt his leg, but eventually he got to play
At the beginning of the story, what did Norman tell Tiki and Ronde they should do?
Norman told Tiki and Ronde to cheat by looking at somebody’s paper.
What did Mrs. Barber standing up against the factory teach Tiki and Ronde to do?
It taught them to speak up and raise their hands in the class, although they sometimes switched on and off between wanting to speak up and being afraid to speak up.
Why were Boomer and Bryce bullying Tiki and Ronde?
Boomer and Bryce were older and in different grades.
What was different between Tiki and Ronde’s team this year than last year?
Last year, the two were in the Peewee League, but they got older, so now they’re actually on a normal team with older guys.
What was Tiki and Ronde’s first reaction when they first saw the team’s roster?
They thought they didn’t make it, but they really did.
How do Tiki and Ronde practice when they are not at their usual team practice?
The two scrimmage their friends.
Beacuse of Matt Clayton’s injury, was he able to play during the season, and when?
He was able to play, but around or near the playoffs.
At the beginning of the story when Tiki and Ronde were doing a scrimmage with their friends, what did the other team do?
Since they were losing by a lot, they wanted to quit, but when The Barbers (Tiki and Ronde) persuaded them to stay, they just made up weird, but believeable excuses.
Which one of Tiki and Ronde’s friends was said to have a “golden leg”, and did he make the team?
Adam, who made the team as the starting kicker.
Why were Tiki and Ronde upset about their school schedules?
They thought it would be reasonable for siblings to have the same schedule, but apparently they did not.
What happened after Tiki “convinced” Coach Spangler to be put in the game at runningback?
He had an about 15 yard run, but he fumbled the ball, and the other team got possession.
What happened to Tiki during the Rockets vs. Eagles game?
He was running, and fumbled the ball, and the other team scored the touchdown, but he got knocked out on the play.
What did Mr. Wheeler do when a kid wasn’t paying attention?
Throw a paper ball at their head
How did Mrs. Pendergast’s family die?
In a car crash.
What team did the Barbers play for?
Hidden Valley Eagles
How many electrons are there in Krypton?
8
What was beat the seventh graders day?
Fake`
What is a Blitz?
a rush on a passer
What happened to Mr. Wheeler?
He hurt his knee
What is a field goal?
a kick that can earn you 3 points
What happened to the factory?
The company withdrew their plans
What talent did the Barbers have?
They were FAST!
