The Crossover Final_Kelyman Feb. 2024

How does Josh's relationship with his brother Jordan change throughout the novel?

• They become more competitive and distant.

• They start out close but grow apart due to a girl.

• Their bond strengthens as they face family challenges together.

• They have no relationship at the beginning and become friends by the end.

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What is the main theme of family portrayed in the novel?

• Family members often have conflicting goals.

• Family is a source of strength in difficult times.

• Family relationships are not important.

• Family can be chosen and isn't always blood-related.

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What type of poetic element is used to convey the story?

• Rhyme

• Free verse

• Haiku

• Sonnet

What is the main conflict in "The Crossover"?

• Josh's struggle with his coach.

• Jordan's injury on the court.

• The brothers' rivalry on the basketball team.

• The father's declining health and its impact on the family.

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How is the basketball game used symbolically in the novel?

• It represents the ups and downs of life.

• It is a metaphor for the brothers' relationship.

• It symbolizes the father's past glories and regrets.

• All of the above.

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What is the resolution of the main conflict in the story?

• The brothers win the basketball championship.

• Josh and Jordan reconcile their differences.

• The father recovers from his illness.

• The family learns to cope with the father's death.

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How does Jordan's character develop throughout the novel?

• He becomes more selfish and isolated.

• He remains static and does not change.

• He matures and learns the value of family.

• He loses interest in basketball.

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What role does brotherhood play in Josh and Jordan's relationship?

• It is the source of their constant conflict.

• It helps them to overcome personal challenges.

• It fades as they grow older.

• It is insignificant compared to their individual goals.

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How does the author use poetic elements to enhance the story's basketball scenes?

• By using onomatopoeia to mimic the sounds of the game.

• By employing metaphors to compare players to warriors.

• By incorporating visual imagery to describe the action vividly.

• All of the above.

What impact does the father's health have on Josh's character development?

• It causes Josh to give up on basketball.

• It leads Josh to become more responsible and empathetic.

• It has no significant impact on Josh.

• It makes Josh resent his family.

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