Crossover characterization quotes

How would you characterize this character?

Pg 15

Josh wants to be a great basketball player and that’s why he has dreadlocks like his dad.

He uses it as his "own wings to fly."

• determined

• brave

• selfish

• regretful

Pg.16

Mom tells dad, “You’re too confrontational” and makes him sit at the top of the bleachers.

• bossy

• helpful

• weak

• nervous

P 173

Josh helps mom clean up the kitchen and thanks her for “loving us” and “letting us play basketball”. He knows his mom tries her best to take care of her sons.

• selfish

• respectful

• overconfident

• bossy

P.41 

Mom "has banned us" from restaurants that are unhealthy because she wants everyone to live a long life and be healthy.

• aggressive

• determined

• caring

• self-confident

P. 194

Josh quickly jumps in and gives Dad CPR when he falls over during their basketball game. Without thinking he tries to help his dad in an emergency.

• nervous

• excited

• brave

• angry

P.85

He feels like "life is really [un}fair" because JB has a girl and he has to practice CPR on a dummy. He wishes he had a Miss Sweet Tea like his brother.

• rough

• jealous

• dishonest

• serious

P. 57

Josh let’s Vondie "win and [so he can] get ready to practice harder" because he wants to practice more in basketball.

• humble

• hard-working

• considerate

• fearful

P. 38

JB is “laughing and waving the scissors like a flag" when he accidentally cuts off Josh's hair. He was playing around after winning the bet.

• careless

• friendly

• hateful

• regretful

P. 123

Dad “doesn’t trust doctors” and refuses to see a doctor. Even though he has heart issues and his family has a history of heart problems.

• cruel

• calm

• stubborn

• arrogant

P.167

Josh is "letting [his] teammates down and asks his dad to talk to his mom about letting him on the team. He feels like it is his job to help his team win the championship games.

• responsible

• selfish

• rude

• lazy