From the Crossover by Kwame Alexander

What is the definition of atone? As in: Josh tried to atone for slamming JB in the face with a ball.

• To forgive someone for what they've done to you

• To make up for past mistakes

• To get back at someone who has done you wrong

• To communicate your feelings outwardly

What does Josh struggle with the most in this book?

• Jealousy and loneliness

• Anger and fear

• Trauma and heartbreak

What genres does The Crossover belong to? (Select 3)

• poetry

• realistic fiction

• drama

• nonfiction

• sports

"After the game, JB cackles like a crow."

What types of figurative language is this? (Select 2)

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

"JB's eyes are ocean wide, his mouth is swimming on the floor."

This is an example of what types of figurative language? (Select 2)

• personification

• alliteration

• simile

• hyperbole

What are Filthy's "wings" that he says help him dunk?

• Jordan shoes

• Championship ring

• Dreadlocks

• All of the above

Why did Chuck Bell retire from basketball?

• He wanted to start a family

• He had patella tendinitus

• His father died

• He had hypertension

Why did JB stop talking to Josh?

• Josh hit JB in the face with a basketball

• Josh made fun of Alexis

• Josh cut JB's hair off

• Josh pretended to be JB on the phone

Why was Chuck Bell reluctant to go to the hospital? (Select 2)

• He thought they smelled funny.

• He doesn't trust doctors.

• His father passed away in a hospital.

• He believed that the doctors wouldn't want to help him.

What does Josh's dad mean in this simile: "talking to your brother right now would be like pushing water uphill"?

• talking won't work

• talking will fix things

• never give up

• water can be compared to a hill