Travel Team: Part 3

Who is mentioned as Middletown's own in the passage?

• Tiny Archibald

• Bobby Hurley

• Richie Walker

• Earl Boykins

What did Danny use to practice dribbling without looking at the ball?

• A blindfold

• His mother's old sunglasses

• A hat

• A mask

What was Danny trying to perfect when he was young?

• His shooting form

• His free throws

• The double crossover

• His defense

Why did Magic Johnson work on his outside shooting during the summer?

• He wanted to become a better center

• He thought it wasn't good enough

• He was injured and needed to recover

• He wanted to impress his coach

What does Danny do to simulate a real game situation while practicing?

• He plays with his friends

• He imagines a crowd cheering

• He breathes hard and makes free throws for the championship

• He listens to music

How does Danny's practice routine reflect the idea that "more than size mattered" in basketball?

• By focusing on his height

• By working on his skills and techniques

• By playing only with taller players

• By avoiding practice

Analyze how Danny's practice habits might contribute to his success in basketball. Provide evidence from the text.

• He practices only when he feels like it, which shows inconsistency.

• He practices regularly and uses creative methods, which shows dedication and innovation.

• He relies on his natural talent and doesn't practice much.

• He practices only with his friends, which limits his growth.

What can be inferred about Danny's relationship with his mother based on the passage?

• She is indifferent to his basketball practice.

• She is supportive and provides him with resources like a new backboard.

• She discourages him from playing basketball.

• She doesn't understand his passion for basketball.

Evaluate the significance of Danny's practice routine in the context of his personal challenges, such as being the smallest kid on the court.

• It shows that he gives up easily when faced with challenges.

• It demonstrates his determination to overcome his size disadvantage through hard work.

• It indicates that he is not serious about improving his skills.

• It suggests that he is only interested in impressing others.

Predict how Danny's dedication to basketball might influence his future, based on the passage.

• He will likely quit basketball due to lack of interest.

• His dedication and hard work might lead to success in basketball despite his size.

• He will focus on other sports because basketball is too challenging.

• He will only play basketball casually without any serious commitment.