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The Crossover (Warm-Up, Q1 and Q2: Review)
The Crossover (Warm-Up, Q1 and Q2: Review)
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1
What is the relationship between Josh and JB?
Cousins
Best friends
Rivals
Twin brothers
2
What is Josh’s signature move on the basketball court?
A slam dunk
A defensive steal
A crossover dribble
A jump shot
3
Why does JB start spending more time away from Josh?
He gets a girlfriend, Alexis (Miss Sweet Tea).
He gets involved in other school activities
He argues with Josh about their father’s health.
He wants to focus on his basketball training.
4
What role does poetry play in
The Crossover
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The poems are direct quotes from famous basketball players
The book is not written in poems.
It is part of Josh's homework assignments
It helps show the emotions and thoughts of the characters.
5
What is the significance of the basketball rules written in the book?
They symbolize lessons for life.
They are reminders from Coach Hawkins.
They reflect their father’s teachings.
They are literal rules of the game.
6
How does Josh describe his love for basketball?
It’s a game he plays for fun.
It’s like breathing—he can’t live without it.
It’s something he does to please his dad.
It’s a distraction from school.
7
What does the boys’ father regret most about his basketball career?
Not spending enough time with his family
Not becoming an NBA champion
Quitting basketball too early
Ignoring his health for the game
8
How does Miss Sweet Tea affect the brothers’ relationship?
She causes tension by taking up JB’s attention.
She becomes a mentor to both of them.
She helps them grow closer by encouraging communication.
She introduces them to a new hobby outside of basketball.
9
What is one major difference between Josh and JB’s personalities?
JB is more focused on basketball, while Josh is more distracted.
JB is shy, while Josh is confident and loud.
JB is quieter and more serious, while Josh is more outgoing
JB is more athletic, while Josh is more academic.
10
How does their father’s basketball career influence Josh and JB?
It creates tension between them and their dad.
It inspires them to follow their own passions besides basketball
It puts pressure on them to succeed in basketball.
It motivates them to practice harder.
11
What does Josh’s nickname “Filthy McNasty” come from?
His basketball skills
His dad’s favorite jazz musician
His temper
His hairstyle
12
Why does Josh feel isolated from JB?
JB is spending more time with their mother.
JB has decided to quit basketball.
JB blames Josh for their father’s health problems.
JB is focused on his new relationship.
13
What theme does the relationship between Josh and JB highlight?
The importance of winning in sports
The challenges of growing up and changing relationships
The conflict between family and personal ambition
The sacrifices made for success
14
What happens when Josh loses his temper during a game?
He is praised for his intensity.
He accidentally hurts JB.
He gets into a fight with an opponent.
He gets benched by the coach.
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What is the “second-place trophy” in Josh’s poem about?
His father’s old basketball career
A basketball game he and JB lost
His feelings of losing his brother to Miss Sweet Tea
His academic achievements compared to JB
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What health issue is revealed about the boys’ father?
He is diabetic.
He is healthy.
He suffers from chronic migraines.
He has high blood pressure.
