Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Pages 3-69

Reading Check

1. Initially, what do the doctors believe happened to Teddy Youngblood?

2. What is the purpose of the website that Camille, the coach’s daughter, sets up?

3. What does Teddy’s friend Ethan Metzger reveal to the therapist that causes concern?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why is the football program important to the tiny town of Walthorne?

2. Why did Teddy’s parents separate?

3. In the passages from Teddy’s viewpoint, the phrase “Show me you can hit somebody” repeats. Why is that phrase important?

4. How does the website contribute to the mystery over Teddy’s injury?

Paired Resource

“What’s the Likelihood a High School Football Player Will Get Injured?”

• This article from Healthline provides general information about high school football injuries as well as tips for prevention.
• How is high school football different from other high school athletic activities?

Pages 70-131

Reading Check

1. What does the senior football player whisper into Teddy’s ear at the hospital?

2. What does the therapist reveal to Ethan during their session?

3. What causes Teddy’s momentary reaction in the hospital room?