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

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 quieterthe traditional ones are too heavythe electronic ones are louderbrass is now conisdered a dangerous metal

Question 4: This chapter is

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

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

noncreasesmoothdecreasecreased

Question 6: Which word also means replaced?

enviedsubstituteddestroyedadded

Quiz

Question 1: Skorts are

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

Question 2: School cheerleading uniforms are usually in

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

Question 3: Why might an untucked tshirt be unsafe?

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

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

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

Question 5: Durability means

attractive.flexible.short lasting.long lasting.

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Why did vinyl pompons replace paper ones?

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

Question 2: Which spelling is considered the most tradtional?

pompomspom-pomspomponspommies

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

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

Question 4: This chapter mainly tells us about

competitions.cheerleading moves.uniforms.pompons.

Question 5: Which word is another word for wilted?

limpbrightcoldshiny

Question 6: The word tweak means

destroy.adjust.end.compare.

Quiz

Question 1: ACL stands for

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

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

hand weightsresistance bandspomponsmedicine balls

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

the coachthe spotterthe flyerthe parents

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

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

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

begottenforgettedrememberforgot

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

faststrongstiffflexible

Quiz

Question 1: Why is lipbalm handy for cheerleaders?

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

Question 2: Why do some contests ban hair extensions?

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

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

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

Question 4: This chapter is

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

Question 5: What is a salary?

payment for doing a jobwork someone doesn't want to dovolunteer worka cheerleading move

Question 6: Merchandise is

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