Shoot-Out Flashcards
What was the result of Jake’s first game for his new team?
They lost, 5-1, but Jake got their only goal.
How did Jake get inspired into playing soccer?
His mom was a soccer star in college.
What was the big change between Jake’s two teams?
Jake’s old team was great, but his new one is not very good.
What is Jake relating his soccer life back to?
His favorite movie, Miracle.
How is Jake not just athletic, but open minded?
He loves to read any kind of book, and he’s always anxious to learn.
How did Jake’s third game go?
His team finally won, but he didn’t score a goal.
Why is the team feeling confident and excited( in the first part of the story)?
They feel this way because they unexpectedly got their first win of the season.
How is Jake a good team leader?
He went over to Kevin, his teammate’s house to see if he was okay with the team, and other stuff like that..
When Jake went over to Kevin’s house for the first time, did they get along? Why so?
They did not get along because Kevin kept thinking Jake went over to his house because he needed a lot of help with soccer, and Kevin thought Jake was too much of himself than his teammates.
Towards the end of the story before the game against his old team, was Jake acting like he usually does? Why?
No because most times he acts very calm and humble, but now he’s starting to take winning too far and becoming more competitive.
What did Jake realize before the shoot-out?
If you are going to be a team leader, then you need to be a great one, who never puts his head down or gives up.
How does the title of this story relate back to the book?
During the last game of the season against Jake’s old team, the game went into a shoot-out because the game was tied.
What did Jake do when it was his turn in the shoot-out?
He let Kevin Crosby, the kid he fought with beforehand, take the shot, and Kevin won the game for Jake and his team.
Why did Jake try to get involved in Kevin’s life in the first place?
The coach told Jake to get Kevin more involved in the game. To do that he had to be involved with him as a friend and as a teammate.
How did Kevin change at the end ?
He started to interact in the game more. He also became Jake’s friend.
Why did Jake say,” No. Were of the road and into the ditch and we’re not getting out.”?
Coach said,”It’s only just another bump in the road.” when they lost the soccer game, and they lost by a lot..
When did Jake and Kevin become friends?
After Jake stopped trying to interact, be in Kevin’s life.
If Jake had kept playing with his old team, Greenville, would Kofi have been on that team?
No, he wouldn’t because Kofi was just there to substitute Jake’s absence.
Why did Jake end up on Belmont?
His family had to move.
How did Jake see Kevin outside of soccer practice?
He saw him reading a book at the library.
Why did Jake say that he felt sorry for Kevin because his mom died?
He felt that he waited to long to do the right thing, and he wanted to be the “good guy”.
Why was Jake at the library?
He loves to read, and even though he has a bunch of books in his room, he just prefers going to the library to read.
Who scored scored the first goal of the game against Greenville.
Paul Barberie, who got a really good pass from Kofi.
Who was Jake’s least favorite person on Greenville?
His least favorite person is Johnny Gilman.
