Crossover Quiz: First Quarter

In the section "Josh's Play by Play", Josh says he is "silky like a snake". Based on that phrase, what is something he does well during basketball games?

• say encouraging things to his teammates

• argue with the referees when they make a bad call

• dribble around opponents who are trying to stop him

• score more points than Jordan all of the time

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Think about the details in the section called "Ode to My Hair". Why is that chapter written at that part of the book?

• It shows why Josh would be devastated if he lost the bet

• It shows that Josh takes the bet because he doesn't care if he loses

• It shows why Josh wants to change the style of his hair

• It shows why Josh enjoys making bets with Jordan

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What does Josh normally do on Sunday?

• Go to church then play basketball at the county recreation center

• Go to church then study vocabulary

• Go to church then sneak away from his family to play basketball with his friends at the park

• Eat at Chinese restaurants with his family then play basketball with his brother and dad

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Which statement about Josh's dad is NOT true?

• He works hard to help Josh and Jordan get better at basketball

• His pro basketball career was cut short because of a knee injury

• He spends a lot more time helping Jordan than he does helping Josh

• He needs to avoid eating foods that have a lot of salt

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What is one area of his game that Josh needs to get better at?

• Dunking

• Dribbing

• Making free throws

• Moving more quickly

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Why does Josh call the new girl "Miss Sweet Tea"?

• Josh gives that nickname to all new students

• Josh heard her saying that she hates drinking sweetened iced tea

• Josh is jealous that she likes Jordan and not him, and he calls her that to be mean

• Josh saw her drinking sweetened iced tea with Jordan one day. He also knows that she and Jordan like each other

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Summarize what you learned about Josh's dad's health during "First Quarter". How does Josh's mom feel about this? How does his dad feel about it?

(Your response should be at least 4 sentences!)

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