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1
When Alexis calls, what does she want to know?
All of the above
If JB is her boyfriend
When she will get to meet JB's dad
If JB's family is rich
2
What is
patella tendonitis? (p.48)
An injury that affects the feet
An injury in the hand
An injury of the knee and shin bone
A back injury, along the spinal chord
3
What does
pulchritudinous
mean? (p. 55)
Beautiful
Sickly
Intelligent
Ugly
4
What is Josh's favorite subject at school?
Science
Math
History
English
5
Define "tipping point". (p. 118) As in: Mom will reach her tipping point if I get bad grades.
When a cup is about to overflow
The highest point on a mountain
None of the above
When a certain event or change leads to a crisis
6
After rummaging through their parents' closet, what do JB and Josh learn about their father?
That their father had patella tendonitis.
All of the above
That their father was invited to play for the L.A. Lakers.
That their father decided to not have surgery
7
Who is the author of
The Crossover?
James Dashner
Suzanne Collins
Kwame Alexander
Mike Lupica
8
Whose nickname is Filthy McNasty?
Alexis
Chuck
Jordan
Josh
9
Josh's dad has hypertension. What is
hypertension
?
a weak heart
memory loss
high blood pressure
bad allergies
10
What changes after JB starts going out with Alexis?
JB starts acting weird.
JB doesn't walk home with Josh after school.
All of the above.
JB doesn't eat lunch with Josh at school.
11
When Josh says, "Right about now I wish had an apple of my own," he most likely feels...
He just loves apples
Jealous that JB has a girlfriend
Hungry, because he didn't eat dinner
Curious about a biology project at school
12
"Your shots whistled. Like a train pulling into a station," is an example of...
a simile
hyperbole
a metaphor
13
What conflict, or problem, is Filthy McNasty facing?
He is worried about his dad's health
He is lonely because his brother is always with Alexis
All of the above
He is jealous that JB has a girlfriend and he doesn't
14
What does Josh witness happening at the library?
He sees Alexis and her friend checking out books.
None of the above.
He sees JB and Alexis kissing.
He sees his friend Vondie flirting with Alexis.
15
"Talking to your brother right now would be like pushing water uphill with a rake," is a(n)....
alliteration
personification
metaphor
simile
16
What does JB do when Alexis calls?
He says that he is too busy to talk.
He gets nervous and makes Josh pretend to be him.
He talks to her for 3 hours straight.
He gets nervous and doesn't pick up the phone.
17
"The red scissors from Coach's desk smiling up at me, their steel blades sharp and ready" is...
simile
silly talk
personification
metaphor
18
What does ironic mean? As in: It's ironic that showoff JB is too shy to talk to Miss Sweet Tea.
An event that occurs at the same time as another event
To be sad and mournful
When something is dull and boring
Happening in the opposite way to what is expected
19
What is Basketball Rule #5? (p.93)
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Nothing is impossible...the word itself says 'I'm possible'.
When you stop playing your game, you've already lost.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
20
What's the one thing Filthy can do that JB can't?
Make free throws
Behind the back pass
Make a half-court shot
Dunk
21
What is Josh's brother's name?
Jeff
Jordan (JB)
John
Justin
22
What healthy meal does Mrs. Bell serve for the boys' victory dinner?
Hummus and pita bread
kale salad
Tofu and broccoli
steamed vegetables
23
What book does Josh need to check out from the library? (p.116)
Wonder
The Giver
A Tale of Two Cities
Where the Red Fern Grows
24
Josh, the narrator, says "The main reason I can't sleep," is........ (p.120)
Because of his Dad's poor health
Because his brother is talking to Alexis on the phone
Because his short hair is itchy
Because of the big game tomorrow night
25
Who is a better shooter, JB or Filthy?
JB
Filthy (Josh)
26
"Your family is the court and the ball is your heart," is an example of....
a hyperbole
personification
a metaphor
a simile
27
What does Filthy have that he calls his "wings" which help him dunk the basketball?
Long arms and legs
Jordan Shoes
Dreadlocks
Championship Ring
28
What will make Josh's and JB's mom reach her tipping point? (p.118)
If her husband continues to eat Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
If Josh and JB bring home any C's on their report cards.
If Josh and JB don't do their homework before bed.
If Chuck lets their sons wear his championship ring.
29
When does Josh reach his tipping point?
When his father starts shouting at the refs during the game.
When he sees his brother kissing Alexis at the library.
When he makes a slam dunk and wins the championship game.
When his brother, JB, ditches him during lunch.
30
Mrs. Bell tells Josh that their family has a history of...
cancer
heart problems
indigestion
obesity
31
What is Miss Sweet Tea's real name?
Tonya
Alexis
Alana
Tiffany
32
What prevents Josh and his dad from getting to the game on time?
Their car breaks down
They get lost
A cop pulls them over
They get in a car accident
33
Josh notices that JB is acting weird. Why is JB acting weird?
He wants to quit the basketball team.
All of the above
He is worried about his grades.
He is always thinking about his new girlfriend.
34
"The stubble on my head feels
like
bugs are break dancing on it," is an example of...
Personification
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
35
What does Chuck do that worries Josh? (p.101)
He stops going to their basketball games.
He gets a speeding ticket.
He coughs and clutches his chest.
None of the above
36
"JB smiles, then struts side steps stutters spins, and sinks a sick slick seven-foot shot," is
a simile
personification
alliteration
a metaphor
37
Who is Vondie?
JB's and Filthy's uncle
JB's and Filthy's cousin
JB's and Filthy's best friend
JB's and Filthy's neighbor
