English 2 Reading Guide: Bleachers By John Grisham

Directions: Fill int he study guide as you read the book.
Pages 1-25:
1. What is the name of the Messina team? __________________________________
2. When was the last time Neely visited Messina? _____________________________________________________________________
3. What does Maggie have hanging in Renfrow's Cafe' above the cash register? _____________________________________________________________________
4. Describe Silo Mooney. _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Pages 25-42:
5. What are the two numbers that every Spartan remembers? _____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Who holds the record for the Spartan Marathon? _____________________________________________________________________________________
7. What does Rabbit do while Coach Rake is alive? _____________________________________________________________________________________
8. When does Neely Crenshaw's football career end? _____________________________________________________________________________________
9. What do people say to Neely Crenshaw about his injury? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 43-60
10. Why was Coach Rake fired? _____________________________________________________________________________________
11. What type of business does Nat Sawyer own in Messina? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 60-74
12. What was Nat's most proud moment during his time as a Spartan? _____________________________________________________________________________________
13. Who did Neely Crenshaw drop Cameron for in high school? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 75-97
14. What do Rake's boys listen to in the bleachers? _____________________________________________________________________________________
15. What was the score at halftime during the '87 championship game? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 98-115
16. What does Mal talk about on his way to the prison with Paul and Neely? _____________________________________________________________________________________
17. Who does Neely Crenshaw hit during halftime of the '87 game? _____________________________________________________________________________________
18. Who did not allow the coaches back on the sideline during the '87 championship game? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 116-131
19. Why do Neely and Paul visit Jesse in prison? _____________________________________________________________________________________
20. What does Neely Crenshaw say to Cameron when he goes to visit her? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 132-137
21. Where did Rake sit to watch the games after he was fired? _____________________________________________________________________________________
22. What does Neely blame for ending his marriage? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 139-155
23. Where is the funeral held for Coach Rake? _____________________________________________________________________________________
24. What is the reaction when Jesse shows up at Rake's funeral? _____________________________________________________________________________________
25. What two things did Coach Rake apologize for in his letter that was read at the funeral? _____________________________________________________________________________________
26. What former Spartan spoke at Rake's funeral? _____________________________________________________________________________________
27. How did Coach Rake approach the integration issue with his football team? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pages 156-163
28. Does Neely still feel the same about Rake at the funeral or do his feelings change? _____________________________________________________________________________________
29. What does Neely promise Paul before he leaves Messina? _____________________________________________________________________________________
30. How long does Neely stay in Messina during Rake's illness? _____________________________________________________________________________________