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Scholastic ACTION: October 4, 2010

DIRECTIONS: Answer these questions about "Skating Blind." Click the bubble next to the best answer to each question.

TEACHERS: Download a printable version of this quiz.

1
Tommy is __________ years old.
  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
2
What happened first in his story?
  1. He took karate lessons.
  2. He joined the Agent Skateboards team.
  3. He met Tony Hawk.
  4. He became blind.
3
In sixth grade, Tommy liked skating because __________.
  1. he liked falling
  2. he could skate alone
  3. he skated with Tony Hawk every day
  4. it annoyed his mom
4
The reason Tony Hawk wanted to meet Tommy is probably that __________.
  1. he wants to meet every skater
  2. he thought Tommy sounded interesting
  3. he wanted Tommy to teach him how to skate
  4. Tommy is his cousin
5
Tommy could be described as __________.
  1. athletic
  2. brave
  3. a positive thinker
  4. all of the above
6
Which of these statements is a fact?
  1. Skateboarding is fun.
  2. Tony Hawk is awesome.
  3. Tommy is blind.
  4. Football is boring.
7
Which of these statements is an opinion?
  1. Tommy is in high school.
  2. Tommy interviewed Tony Hawk.
  3. Tommy plays in a band.
  4. Tommy is cute.
8
Tommy said, __________.
  1. "I'm sick of skating."
  2. "If I put my mind to any activity, there'S a way to figure it out."
  3. "Swimming is my best sport."
  4. "Everyone should skate."
9
Tommy doesn't let blindness get in his way. For example, __________.
  1. he drives a car
  2. he's running for President of the United States
  3. he found a way to run on his school's track team
  4. he listens to music
10
Which would make the best title for a movie about Tommy's life?
  1. Tommy Goes to Hollywood
  2. Skating Without Seeing
  3. Secrets of a Teen Vampire
  4. Tony Hawk's Teen Years
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