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book trivia from the novel "The Crossover" by Kwame ALexander
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1
What does JB do after Josh throws the ball at his face?
Punches him
Stops speaking to him
Quits basketball
Breaks up with Alexis
2
Why do the boys miss a game?
they are sick
their dad is in the hospital
they don't want to go
they are grounded for fighting
3
What is "patellar tendinitis"?
shin splints
inflamed Achilles heel
jumper's knee
turf toe
4
Why does Josh and Jordan’s father NOT trust doctors?
They overcharge poor people
His father was a doctor and didn’t have a successful career.
They misdiagnosed his knee injury.
His father died unexpectedly in a hospital at the age of 45.
5
For what reason is Josh originally jealous of JB?
JB is their dad's favorite
JB has a girlfriend
JB has better grades
JB is better at basketball
6
What does Josh do with his anger?
hits his brother
breaks stuff
plays basketball
draws graffiti
7
Which character is constantly making bets?
Mom
Dad
JB
Filthy
8
What does "pulchritudinous" mean?
pretty
stuck up
generous
smart
9
JB shows that he wants to forgive Josh by –
talking about his feelings
Helping him reach his goal of making 50 free throws in a row
Sitting with him at lunch each day
Helping him with his chores
10
What is Josh's nickname?
Sweet Tea
Filthy McNasty
Precious
JB
11
Who suspended Josh from the team after he threw the ball at JB’s face?
His dad
The coach
The Principal
His mom
12
What does Josh have that he calls his “wings” which help him dunk?
lucky keychain
His dad's championship ring
His shoes
His dreadlocks
13
How much of Josh's hair does JB accidentally cut off?
3 locks
1 lock
5 locks
all of it
14
What basketball league did Chuck Bell play for?
NCAA
EuroLeague
NBA
Australian Pro
15
What happens to Chuck Bell during the final championship game?
He has a massive heart attack.
He gets a headache.
He falls down the stairs.
He gets kicked out by the ref
16
The novel’s title represents a basketball move AND –
The boys crossing over to the next grade level.
The boys winning the championship game.
The boys crossing over from childhood to manhood.
the boys crossing over a bridge
17
Who is JB's girlfriend?
Alexis
Crystal
Jamie
Morgan
18
When does Chuck wake up from the coma?
New Year's Eve
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
never
19
What does their dad wish for Josh and JB before he passes away?
“I want you both to always be there for each other.”
“I hope you make it to a Duke versus North Carolina game.”
“I hope you master your crossover before the game.”
“I want you to put grades ahead of basketball"
20
What is the genre (type of story) of the novel?
A book of short stories
biography
nonfiction
novel in verse
21
Where are they, when Josh does CPR on his dad?
at home
the rec center
at school
at the park
22
Why did Chuck Bell retire from professional basketball?
He got burnt out
He was afraid to have surgery on his knee.
He was diagnosed with hypertension.
He wanted to start a family.
23
Who makes the 50th basket in "Overtime"?
Vondie
Jordan
Josh
Chuck Da Man
24
What job does the twins' mom have?
Assistant Principal
Teacher
Secretary
Doctor
25
How old was Chuck "Da Man" Bell?
59
29
39
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