Unit 3 Poetry: Lesson 6

What medical condition was Sherman Alexie born with?

• Down syndrome
• A heart condition
• Asthma
• Diabetes

What are some of the themes that Sherman Alexie's writing often explores?

• Family relationships and Native American identity
• Fantasy and magic
• Mystery and crime
• Science and technology

What genre is Sherman Alexie known for in his writing?

• Native American literature
• Science fiction
• Romance novels
• Historical non-fiction

What are some of the things that the players in the poem learn to hate?

• Their fathers and mothers
• The fallen snow and the hoop
• Their clumsy hands and the fountain
• All of the above

How does the poem portray the emotional journey of those who play basketball?

• Start off hating and desperate, end up separating love from hate
• They only experience love while playing.
• They never experience hate while playing.
• They start by hating it and end up quitting.

How does the poem describe the experience of playing basketball for those who take it seriously?

• It is like a playful game.
• It is filled with love and joy.
• It is often desperate and without reason.
• It is a peaceful and relaxing activity.

Where was Sherman Alexie born, and what was his birthdate?

• New York, 1970
• Spokane Indian Reservation, 1966
• Seattle, 1975
• Chicago, 1966

What literary device is used: hate each other, hate the ball, hate the hoop

• Simile
• Repetition
• Alliteration
• Rhyming

What do people who cannot play basketball consider it to be, according to the poem?

• A challenge
• A war
• A game
• A hobby

Despite the odds against him, what achievements did Sherman Alexie attain in school?

• He excelled academically and became a famous writer.
• He struggled in school and faced discrimination.
• He became a basketball star and class president.
• He dropped out of school due to health problems.