The Crossover Lesson 6

1. In "Girls," what do JB and Vondie tease Josh about?

• His basketball skills

• His crush on a girl

• His hairstyle

• His grades

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2. In "While Vondie and JB," what are JB and Vondie doing?

• Playing video games

• Doing homework

• Practicing basketball

• Talking about girls

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3. What does "pulchritudinous" mean in the context of the poem?

• Ugly

• Beautiful

• Annoying

• Funny

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4. In "Practice," why does Josh feel left out?

• He is injured and can't play

• JB and Vondie are ignoring him

• He is not performing well

• His dad is not there to coach him

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5. In "Walking Home," what does Josh think about doing?

• Quitting the basketball team

• Talking to his mom about his feelings

• Walking home alone

• Asking his dad for advice

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6. In "Man to Man," what advice does Josh's dad give him?

• Focus on school

• Work harder in basketball

• Be respectful to girls

• Stay away from trouble

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7. In "After Dinner," how does Josh feel about his family's evening?

• Annoyed

• Happy

• Disappointed

• Confused

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8. In "After We Win," what does Josh look forward to?

• Celebrating with his team

• Going home and resting

• Talking to his mom

• Playing another game

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9. In "Dad Takes Us to his Krispy Kreme…," what does Josh's dad talk about?

• His favorite basketball player

• The importance of teamwork

• His past achievements

• Healthy eating habits

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10. What is the main message of "Basketball Rule #3"?

• Always play fair

• Stay focused and determined

• Respect your coach

• Winning is everything

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