What inference can we draw about the "Basketball Rules" poems?

They show a connection between life and basketball., All of the above.

Which part of the text hints that Josh's dad is going to pass away later on?

When mom states that grandpa died of a heart attack and hypertension.

How does Josh view himself in the beginning of The Crossover?

He views himself as a talented basketball player.

Why does Coach want the brothers to make up?

He wants to win the championship game.

Why do they play jazz music at the family gathering after Dad's funeral?

Because it was Dad's favorite music.

What inference can we draw about Josh's relationship with his brother when he hits JB in the face with the basketball?

Josh feels distant from JB because he spends all his time with Alexis.

How do we know that JB is forgiving Josh?

JB smiles a little when Josh makes a joke.

What inferences can we draw about Josh when he lies about being hungry in the poem, "35-18" (pg. 99)?

Josh is worried about his dad's health.

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1
What inference can we draw about the "Basketball Rules" poems?
They are meant to tell Josh how to be a better basketball player/teammate
They show a connection between life and basketball.
All of the above.
They are meant to tell Josh how to be a better family member.
2
Which line from the poem "Dear Jordan" shows that Josh misses his brother?
"like puzzle pieces / i can no longer fit."
"my life was shattered, / on the court"
"like two stars / stealing sun"
"Without u / i am empty"
3
Which part of the text hints that Josh's dad is going to pass away later on?
When mom states that grandpa died of a heart attack and hypertension.
When Dad leaves the game due to a nosebleed.
When mom starts making everyone eat healthy.
When the twins find the box in the closet.
4
How does Josh view himself in the beginning of The Crossover?
He views himself as better than his twin brother.
He views himself as a talented basketball player.
He views himself as fresh and sweet.
He views himself as a talented Jazz singer.
5
Why does Coach want the brothers to make up?
He doesn't want other teams to see that his team doesn't play well together
He needs them stop getting in trouble.
He wants them to be kind to one another.
He wants to win the championship game.
6
Why do they play jazz music at the family gathering after Dad's funeral?
Because they hired a band who specializes in jazz music.
Because it was Dad's favorite music.
Because a guest requested it.
Because it was the only music available.
7
What inference can we draw about Josh's relationship with his brother when he hits JB in the face with the basketball?
Josh feels distant from JB because he spends all his time with Alexis.
Josh is jealous of JB's bball skills
Josh dislikes when JB gets more attention especially during bball games
Josh and JB's relationship is fine.
8
How do we know that JB is forgiving Josh?
JB makes a joke back.
JB gives Josh a gift.
JB smiles a little when Josh makes a joke.
JB immediately starts talking to Josh after the joke.
9
In the section "Fourth Quarter" what inference can we draw about the way Josh is feeling?
Lonely/Angry
Proud/Relieved
Sad/disgusted
Tense/Disappointed
10
What inferences can we draw about Josh when he lies about being hungry in the poem, "35-18" (pg. 99)?
Josh is tired of eating Pollard's all the time.
Josh is dieting in order to be fit for his basketball game.
Josh feels tired from his game and wants to get straight home.
Josh is worried about his dad's health.

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