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

Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. What world record does Castle think he has?

2. Who helped Castle and his mother when they were in danger and running from his father?

3. As Castle watches the track practice, who is the fastest on the team?

4. How does Castle introduce himself to the track team?

5. What does Castle’s mother say he needs to do in order to remain on the track team?

6. How does Brandon start the fight with Castle?

7. Who picks up Castle from school after the fight?

Short Answer

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

1. What happened that Castle thinks taught him to run?

2. How does Castle join the track team?

Paired Resource

“Guinness World Record”

• This website from Global News includes links to numerous and varied world record articles.
• Theme connections include You Can’t Escape Yourself and Teamwork and Belonging.
• Which of these world records do you think Castle would be most interested in, and why?

“Guinness World Records”

• National Geographic Kids presents images and summaries of some world records, including most basketball slam dunks performed by a rabbit in one minute and most jelly eaten while blindfolded.