Rebound Quiz

What is the main setting of *Rebound* by Kwame Alexander?

• A small town in the Midwest

• Washington D.C.

• A basketball court in Harlem

• A high school gym in Oakland

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Who is the protagonist of *Rebound*?

• Charlie Bell

• Alex

• Drew

• Josh Bell

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What is the primary conflict that the protagonist faces in the novel?

• Struggling to win the state basketball championship

• Coping with the death of his father

• Balancing family life and sports

• Facing peer pressure at school

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Which of the following themes is explored in *Rebound*?

• Overcoming personal challenges

• The importance of teamwork in basketball

• Revenge and redemption

• Friendship and loyalty

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What event leads Charlie Bell to spend the summer with his grandparents?

• A failed basketball tryout

• The sudden death of his father

• His parents' separation

• A personal falling-out with friends

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What sport does Charlie play, and how does it play a significant role in the story?

• Football, where he finds his passion

• Soccer, which helps him make new friends

• Basketball, which becomes a way for him to cope with grief

• Tennis, which connects him with his grandfather

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How does Charlie's relationship with his grandparents evolve throughout the story?

• He feels distant from them and never warms up

• He starts to understand them better and learns important life lessons

• He only respects his grandfather, not his grandmother

• He decides to move in with them permanently

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What role does basketball play in Charlie's emotional journey in *Rebound*?

• It acts as an escape from his grief and confusion

• It becomes a source of competition between him and his friends

• It leads to Charlie’s downfall as he becomes obsessed with winning

• It is a way for Charlie to prove himself to his family

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Who are some of the important characters in Charlie's life that influence his growth?

• His mother and father

• His coach and a mentor figure at his school

• His grandparents, especially his grandfather

• His team captain and best friend

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