The Crossover Review

What is the author foreshadowing when Chuck tells Josh, "Filthy, you and JB are getting older, more mature. You'll manage."

• That they are too immature

• That they need to stop fighting

• That they need to be nicer to their mom

• That they will soon be without him

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the author foreshadowing when Chuck tells Josh, 'Filthy, you and JB are getting older, more mature. You'll manage.'

• That they are too immature

• That they need to stop fighting

• That they need to be nicer to their mom

• That they will soon be without him

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What literary device is used when the author describes the basketball as 'a red-orange blur'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character in 'The Crossover' is known for their exceptional basketball skills?

• Josh

• JB

• Chuck

• Mom

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main theme of 'The Crossover'?

• Friendship

• Family

• Sportsmanship

• Betrayal

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 'The Crossover', what does the word 'crossover' primarily refer to?

• A type of basketball move

• A change in life

• A musical transition

• A road intersection

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the author use rhyme in 'The Crossover'?

• To create a musical quality

• To confuse the reader

• To emphasize anger

• To describe settings

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the significance of the title 'The Crossover'?

• It refers to a basketball move and life changes

• It is a metaphor for friendship

• It symbolizes betrayal

• It is a reference to music

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which point of view is 'The Crossover' written in?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the relationship between Josh and JB in 'The Crossover'?

• Friends

• Cousins

• Brothers

• Teammates

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9