Quiz sobre "The Crossover"

What is one theme of The Crossover? (DOK 2)

• The importance of being kind

• Change is part of all relationships

• The dangers of technology

• Hard work always leads to success

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How does the author use basketball as a symbol in the story? (DOK 2)

• To show how fun sports can be

• To represent competition between siblings

• To symbolize life’s challenges and lessons

• To emphasize winning as the most important thing

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Which of the following poetic elements is used to emphasize the theme of perseverance in this line from the text: "____________"? (DOK 2)

• Rhyming

• Repetition

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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Which of the following best describes Josh’s personality based on this quote from the text, "I’ll take anyone one-on-one, anytime, anywhere"? (DOK 2)

• Confident and competitive

• Lazy and unmotivated

• Shy and quiet

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What text evidence best supports that Josh feels competitive with his brother JB?

• JB and I are two peas in a pod.

• I can’t stand how he thinks he’s the king of the court.

• Basketball is just a game, and JB is my best friend.

• We both know we’re unstoppable when we play together.

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What type of figurative language is used in the line “JB’s eyes are ocean wide when he’s on the court, scanning for the perfect pass”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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What does Josh’s dialogue reveal about how he feels when JB starts dating?

• He's proud and happy for JB.

• He's jealous and feels left out.

• He doesn’t care at all.

• He’s worried JB will quit basketball.

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When Josh says, “If we didn’t love each other, we’d hate each other,” what does this reveal about his relationship with JB?

• They don’t get along at all.

• They have a complicated, but strong bond.

• They care more about basketball than each other.

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When the dad says, “You boys need to learn to play together, because life is better when you’ve got someone on your team,” what does this reveal about his feelings?

• He believes competition is the most important thing.

• He feels disappointed in their basketball skills.

• He thinks basketball is the only way to succeed in life.

• He wants his sons to understand teamwork and family.

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How does the author, Kwame Alexander use basketball as a way to communicate a theme in The Crossover? Use examples from the story to support your answer. (DOK 3) Hint for Students: Think about how basketball connects to family, challenges, or life lessons. Be sure to explain how the author uses the sport in the story to highlight an important idea.

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