Ward was a skinny little guy who struggled to not stumble over his own two feet. What does stumble mean?
Trip
Run
Fly
Walk
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A linebacker commands the defense, calling the plays and being the first to tackle the player with the ball. What does tackle mean?
Make a goal
Win the game
Knock to the ground
Celebrate
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He began to move with swift, strong steps! What does swift mean?
Able to move fast
Able to move slow
In the wrong direction
To be unsure
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Ward knew he shouldn't eat them, but he couldn't resist. What does resist mean?
To fight against
To remember
To give up
To continue
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Why was Ward nicknamed the 618?
The 618 was the name of a steel train that could do any task, no matter how challenging. Ward was such a strong football player, just like the steel train 618.
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What does a linebacker do?
A linebacker commands the defense, calling the plays and being the first to tackle the player with the ball.
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What made the coach change his mind and put Ward on the team?
Ward grew to the size of a giant and began to move with swift, strong steps. Coach knew he would be a strong football player for the team.
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Why was Ward sad?
Ward wanted to play football so bad; he was sad sitting on the bench watching the team play when he couldn’t.
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How do you know the lima beans were magic?
You know they were magic because you would not instantly grow into a fast, strong giant on your own
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How did Ward end up living happily ever after?
Ward immediately became the linebacker, and he led the team to become the alltime middle school football champions.
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Why would the coach not allow Ward to play?
Ward was a skinny little guy that stumbled a lot; coach did not want him getting flattened on the football field.