Three on Three Chapter 5

Why does Nick say "Suddenly my knee didn't hurt as much."?

• he got a band-aid put on his cut

• his knee stopped bleeding

• Marcus said he had "nice moves out there"

• the walk to the office was helping

What did Kia suggest when Marcus said he would have to wait until next recess to pick his team?

• for Marcus to pick her

• for Marcus to pick Nick

• for Marcus to choose Roy

• for Marcus to join her and Nick's team

Who did Marcus suggest should join him and Kingsley on their team?

• Kia

• Nick

• Roy

• Paul

Nick had a rush of excitement when Marcus suggested...

• that Nick play on his team

• that he is going to back out of the contest

• that Nick could win with Kia

• that Mr. Roberts should let choose teams of 4

On page 36, Eric Walters writes "Her face looked like a ball losing its air." What type of figurative language is he using?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

On page 36, Nick says "either he'd bite on my suggestion...." What does he mean by that?

• disregard it

• agree with it

• listen to it

• he was hungry

Fill in the blank. Kia and Nick were trying to _____________________ Marcus to be on their team.

• discourage

• scare

• embarrass

• persuade

Kia suggests to Marcus on page 38 that "Everyone loves an underdog." What does she mean?

• Everyone loves to cheer for someone unlikely to win.

• Everyone loves dogs.

• Everyone loves basketball.

• Everyone loves to cheer on a winning team.

Who is Mrs. Brown?

• the principal

• Nick's teacher

• the school secretary

• the librarian

What happens at the end of the chapter?

• Marcus announces that he is going to team up with Kingsley.

• Marcus announces that he will join Kia and Nick on their team.

• Marcus announces that he has finished his poem.

• Mrs. Brown wishes Marcus, Kia and Nick a good run in the tournament.