Second Quarter Flashcards

Front

In the first two poems titled "Conversation", what is Josh the most frustrated about?

Back

JB ignoring him for Miss Sweet Tea

Front

What advice does dad have for Josh in "Basketball Rule #5"?

Back

 Stop worrying about your brother, and focus on your game.

Front

What did Dad do when Mom was not at their basketball game?

Back

Yelled at the refs

Front

What nickname does Josh call JB's girlfriend?

Back

Miss Sweet Tea - because she brought JB sweet iced tea

Front

Why did the family need to eat healthier?

Back

There was a history of heart disease in the family.

Front

Mom replaced fried chicken and mac & cheese with...

Back

Pita chips and hummus

Front

Why did Josh lie about not being hungry after the basketball win in "35-18"?

Back

So Dad wouldn't stop at Pollard's and eat unhealthy food

Front

Why is it ironic that Josh talks to JB's girlfriend on the phone?

Back

1. JB can pass notes and text her all of the time, but can't actually talk to her. 
   

2. JB is supposed to be the confident one, but he is too shy to talk to her.

Front

What pronoun is used in second person point-of view

Back

YOU

Front

Why did the author switch to second person perspective from first person in the poems "Second Person" and "Third-Wheel"?

Back

 to help the reader understand how lonely Josh was feeling without JB