Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. How old is Daniel at the beginning of the novel?

2. What is the name of Daniel’s adventure story?

3. How many siblings does Daniel have?

4. Who tells Daniel to splash water on his face to feel better?

5. What is a frequent number for the steps Daniels takes during his nighttime routine?

Multiple Choice

1. Why does Daniel say he feels crazy?

A) He feels overwhelming anxiety when he encounters certain numbers.

B) He believes his friends don’t like him and doesn’t have a good reason for this belief.

C) He thinks his teammates are out to get him because he skipped practice.

D) He feels paranoid that his crush knows that he likes her despite his efforts to hide his feelings.

2. How does Daniel feel he and Steve are different?

A) Daniel is an athlete and Steve is interested in academics.

B) Daniel is interested in writing while Steve doesn’t like to write.

C) Daniel is quiet with a small friend group and Steve is popular with a girlfriend.

D) Daniel is a member of the track team and Steve is the star of the tennis team.