The Real Slam Dunk

At the beginning of the story, how does Marcus feel about his upcoming field trip?

• nervous

• jealous

• excited

• uninterested

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Marcus’s room breathed Jason Carter. What does this statement mean?

• His room smells like his Fly Carters

• His room smells like Jason Carter Fragrance for Men

• Jason Carter posters are all over his walls.

• He has basketball wallpaper

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Why is Mia taking a tape recorder on the field trip?

• So she can use what he says to write an article.

• So she can remember the moment forever.

• To help her write a school report.

• So Marcus can work on imitating his voice.

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What happened to Marcus’s jersey?

• It was stained by mustard.

• It was accidentally dyed pink

• It was shrunk in the dryer.

• It was stolen.

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Why is Marcus the official greeter for the class?

• He won the spelling bee

• His name was drawn.

• He won the math competition

• . He guessed the right number.

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How did Juan show Marcus kindness?

• He saved a seat on the bus.

• He let Marcus wear his jersey.

• He gave Marcus a trading card

• He brought extra lunch money.

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Which of the following was something that Jason did NOT mention about being a professional basketball player?

• He played basketball in college

• He runs and lifts weights every day

• If he is late for practice, he is fined.

• He makes a lot of money.

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According to Jason Carter, what would he do if he didn’t play basketball?

• He would be a chemist

• He would be a teacher.

• He would be a coach.

• He would be an architect.

How did Jason Carter teach Marcus that math is important?

• He explained that addition is used to calculate the total score.

• He explained math is used to figure a player’s statistics

• He explained how to use geometry for good defense.

• He explained how to use angles to shoot better.

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What message did Jason Carter tell the class?

• Be adventurous.

• Always tell the truth.

• Dream more than one dream

• . Family is most important.

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