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

Question 2: When did orgnaized cheerleading start?

the 1990sthe 1980sthe early 1600sthe late 1800s

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

the electornic ones are quieterbrass is now conisdered a dangerous metalthe electronic ones are louderthe traditional ones are too heavy

Question 4: This chapter is

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

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

smoothdecreasenoncreasecreased

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

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

Question 3: Why might an untucked tshirt be unsafe?

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

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

a drawing.a computer generated image.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 a second hand pair.Buy the cheapest pair.Don't buy the cheapest pair.Buy the most attractive pair.

Quiz

Question 1: Why did vinyl pompons replace paper ones?

vinyl couldn't get wetpaper ones couldn't get wetvinyl came in more colorsvinyl ones were cheaper

Question 2: Which spelling is considered the most tradtional?

pompomspomponspommiespom-poms

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

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

Question 4: This chapter mainly tells us about

cheerleading moves.uniforms.pompons.competitions.

Question 5: Which word is another word for wilted?

coldlimpshinybright

Question 6: The word tweak means

destroy.end.adjust.compare.

Quiz

Question 1: ACL stands for

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

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

pomponshand weightsresistance bandsmedicine balls

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

the parentsthe flyerthe coachthe spotter

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

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

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

rememberforgettedforgotbegotten

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

flexiblestrongstifffast

Quiz

Question 1: Why is lipbalm handy for cheerleaders?

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

Question 2: Why do some contests ban hair extensions?

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

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

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

Question 4: This chapter is

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

Question 5: What is a salary?

a cheerleading movework someone doesn't want to dopayment for doing a jobvolunteer work

Question 6: Merchandise is

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