The Crossover: Warm Up and First Quarter

What was “popping” in the stanza of “Dribbling”? (PAGE 3)

• Bubblegum

• A basketball

• A player's knees

• Josh, a basketball player

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Why did Josh Bell’s father have the right to “gloat”? (PAGE 4)

• He played with Magic, a great basketball player

• He was the father of twins

• He was married to a doctor

• He played in the NBA

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By whom was it okay for Josh’s game to be called fresh and sweet? (PAGE 5)

• Mom

• Dad

• Alexis

• JB

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What is Josh's nickname?

• Wildcat

• Little

• Filthy McNasty

• Da Man

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Who is JB's favorite basketball player? (PAGE 11)

• Magic Johnson

• Michael Jordan

• Kobe Bryant

• LeBron James

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What is the one thing Jordan loves more than basketball? (PAGE 11)

• making bets

• chocolate

• fried chicken

• skateboarding

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What did Jordan collect?

• trophies

• Air Jordan sneakers

• basketballs

• sweat tea bottles

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What was the main reason Josh had locks? (PAGES 14-15)

• They help him fly

• His dad had them when he played basketball

• They are cool

• Girls thought they were suave

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What was mom's position at work?

• Newspaper editor

• Sports broadcaster

• Head coach

• Assistant principal

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What was dad's nickname? (PAGE 19)

• Filthy McNasty

• Da Man

• Little

• Wildcat

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