Story Questions

1. What did Doug's PE teacher have to say about gender differences and performance in endurance activities?
2. Who was the fastest fifth or sixth grader at Doug's school in the mile run? How fast was his best mile?
3. Why hadn't Doug been timed in the mile so far that year?
4. Why did Willy tell on Doug and Sawyer?
5. What award did Mr. Olsen offer the sixth graders?
6. List the tips that Mr. Olsen gave his class to help them get a good mile time.
7. What did Patrick think about the idea of his uncle giving out an award to the sixth graders?
8. What happened to Doug at recess before the mile run?
9. Why was James angry about his mile time?
10. How fast did Patrick believe he could run the mile if he really tried?