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

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. Who is the roller girl Astrid admires the most?

2. Which camp does Nicole want to attend instead of roller derby camp?

3. Why does Astrid wash her hands 50 times in first grade?

4. What does Nicole give to Astrid as a gift?

Short Answer

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

1. Why does Astrid initially want to play roller derby?

2. What disagreement begins the distance between Astrid and Nicole?

3. How does Astrid react at the roller rink when she realizes skating is harder than she thought?

Chapters 5-8

Reading Check

1. What is the correct way to fall in roller derby?

2. What does Astrid say in her first note to Rainbow Bite?

3. Who is Astrid’s main roller derby coach?

4. What does Astrid change about her appearance?

Short Answer

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

1. What happens to Astrid when the team goes for an outdoor skate, and what is her new perspective?

2. How do Zoey and Astrid first connect?

3. What is missing from Astrid’s roller derby persona?

Paired Resource

“How Playing Sports Benefits Your Body and Your Brain”