What was Jessicas first reaction when she woke up?
She couldnt feel her legs
What had happended to her?
Jessica was in a accident on the way from a cross country meet.
What did her coach propose that the team do?
The team was going to raise money so that jessica could get a running prostetic leg.
Who offered to help her with her schooling?
Rosa a girl in her class who has ceberal palsey.
How did the team raise money?
they held a bake sale and a car wash and donations mailed in from the newpaper article and tv requests
Lucy had been killed in the school bus accident
In the book The Running Dream, what did Jessica learn when Fiona visited her in the hospital?
He refused to allow her to continue to take narcotic pain meds.
In the book The Running Dream, what did Jessica's father do to make angry?
A gathering of runners, friends and coaches surprised her with a party.
In the book The Running Dream, why did Jessica cry at lunchtime on her first day back at school?
She learned that Chloe the receptionist was a below the knee amputee.
In the book The Running Dream, why did Jessica feel hopeful at Hank Kruber's office?
Vanessa Steele's mother apologized for raising a self-absorbed daughter
In the book The Running Dream, what shocked Jessica at the Langston meet?
He took pictures of her and the event for the newspaper.
In the book The Running Dream, how did Gavin upset Jessica at the fundraiser?
That an anonymous donor had agreed to match a portion of the students' funds.
In the book The Running Dream, what did Coach Kyro announce at the called track team meeting?
Pushing Rosa in her wheelchair in the River Run Race so Rosa could be seen as someone other than someone with a disability.
In the book The Running Dream, what was Jessica's plan that involved Rosa?
Ms. Rucker, the strict math teacher.
In the book The Running Dream, who surprised Jessica and Fiona by showing up on race day?
How fast did Jessica run her last race?
55 seconds.
What is Jessica's father's job?
He is a self-employed handyman who doesn't have any medical insurance to cover Jessica's expenses.
What is rigor mortis bend?
The last turn of any track.
Who was killed in the bus accident?
Lucy.
How much money does the running leg cost?
$20,000.
How much money does the first car wash raise?
$876.50.
What is Kyro short for?
Kyrokowski. He is Jessica's track coach who gives her constant support to return to running.
What illness does Rosa have?
Cerebral Palsy.
Where does Jessica and Fiona get a summer job?
At the Tremont Theater, this is where a surprise party is given to Jessica to give her the running prosthetic leg.
When is the River Run and what is it
The first weekend of November and its a 10 mile road race.
What is Rosa's race number?
393.
What is Jessica's race number?
369.
Gavin
Writes newspaper story to bring awareness about Jessica and to help raise money. In the end of the book, Gavin becomes Jessica's boyfriend.
Fiona
Jessica's best friend who helps get Jessica back to school.
Rosa
The girl with cerebral palsy who helps Jessica get good grades in math. Jessica runs 10 miles pushing Rosa in a wheelchair.
