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Cheerleading Gear (Tracy Nelson Maurer)

Get ready to dress for success with Cheerleading Gear (Tracy Nelson Maurer). This fun book shows kids all the special items cheerleaders need. You will learn about colorful uniforms, bright pom-poms, and safe shoes. The simple words make it very easy for young readers to understand. It is a great way to learn new vocabulary about sports equipment.

Lexile: 900L

Quiz

Question 1: How did the crowd in Ancient Rome grant mercy to a gladiator?

by showing a "thumbs down"by cheeringby doing a high-5by showing a "thumbs up"

Question 2: When did orgnaized cheerleading start?

the early 1600sthe late 1800sthe 1990sthe 1980s

Question 3: Why might the traditional brass yelling cones have been replaced with electronic ones?

the traditional ones are too heavythe electronic ones are louderbrass is now conisdered a dangerous metalthe electornic ones are quieter

Question 4: This chapter is

the glossary.the conclusion.the bibliography.the introduction.

Question 5: Which word is opposite in meaning to the word increase?

creasedsmoothdecreasenoncrease

Question 6: Which word also means replaced?

destroyedaddedenviedsubstituted

Quiz

Question 1: Skorts are

shorts.colorful skirts.skirts with built-in shorts.leggings.

Question 2: School cheerleading uniforms are usually in

any color the cheerleaders like.no color.team colors.state colors.

Question 3: Why might an untucked tshirt be unsafe?

It could get caught and cause injury.It can be distracting to viewers.It is not appealing to the eye.It might not match the rest of the uniform.

Question 4: The graphic on the bottom of page 17 is

a computer generated image.a drawing.a recent photograph.a photograph from a long time ago.

Question 5: Durability means

attractive.long lasting.flexible.short lasting.

Question 6: What does it mean when it says not to "skimp" on shoes?

Buy the cheapest pair.Don't buy the cheapest pair.Buy a second hand pair.Buy the most attractive pair.

Quiz

Question 1: Why did vinyl pompons replace paper ones?

vinyl ones were cheaperpaper ones couldn't get wetvinyl came in more colorsvinyl couldn't get wet

Question 2: Which spelling is considered the most tradtional?

pomponspompomspommiespom-poms

Question 3: What does it mean when it calls Lawrence Herkimer the "father" of cheerleading?

He had many daughters.He was instrumental to its early beginnings.His daughter was the first cheerleader.His father invented cheerleading.

Question 4: This chapter mainly tells us about

competitions.cheerleading moves.pompons.uniforms.

Question 5: Which word is another word for wilted?

shinylimpbrightcold

Question 6: The word tweak means

end.compare.adjust.destroy.

Quiz

Question 1: ACL stands for

anterior cruciate ligament.antenatal crucial ligament.anterior cramping ligament.android crucial register.

Question 2: Which item does not help with flexibility, strength and endurance?

resistance bandsmedicine ballshand weightspompons

Question 3: Who is supposed to stop the flyer from hitting the ground?

the flyerthe parentsthe spotterthe coach

Question 4: Why is the word quadriceps in bold type?

It links to the Internet.It is a foreign word.It is a word that appears in the glossary.It is a made-up word.

Question 5: What is the past tense of the word forget?

forgettedforgotrememberbegotten

Question 6: Which of the following is another word for limber?

stiffflexiblestrongfast

Quiz

Question 1: Why is lipbalm handy for cheerleaders?

Their lips can get dry and chapped in the wind.It keeps their muscles flexible.It stops them getting thirsty.It helps with strength.

Question 2: Why do some contests ban hair extensions?

They can be dangerous.They don't look very good.They are distracting.They are expensive.

Question 3: Why does the text say "your wallet whimpers" when browsing cheerleading products?

Your wallet makes a creaking noise when it opens.Cheerleaders need new wallets.Lots of money can be spent on cheerleading gear.Cheerleading gear is cheap.

Question 4: This chapter is

the conclusion.the bibliography.the glossary.the introduction.

Question 5: What is a salary?

a cheerleading movework someone doesn't want to dovolunteer workpayment for doing a job

Question 6: Merchandise is

goods for sale.cheerleading equipment.free stuff.prize money.