The Crossover (First Quarter)

From what point of view is the story told?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• none of the above

Who is narrating The Crossover?

• The author

• Jordan/JB

• Josh/Filthy

• Combination of both twins

What does the line “if we didn’t love each other, we’d HATE each other” mean?

• They’d hate each other because they’re too similar.

• Family has to like each other.

• Josh doesn’t like his brother, he’s saying that to be sarcastic.

• If they weren’t brothers, they wouldn’t like each other because of their differences.

Josh loves his hair

• true

• false

Why does Josh make the bet with JB if his hair is so important to him?

• Josh was planning on cutting his hair

• Josh thought JB wouldn’t actually cut his hair

• Josh thinks there are to many “ifs” for him to lose the bet

• Josh knew they were going to lose the game

Who wins the bet?

• JB

• McNasty

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What is NOT a way Josh and JB are different?

• Josh works harder in basketball, JB is more focused on girls.

• Josh is more concerned with his school work than JB

• JB is worried about their dad, while Josh is not concerned.

• Josh tries to follow the rules, while JB is a risk taker.

What was the CALAMITY that happened to Josh?

• The new girl likes JB.

• JB cut off 5 dreads instead of 1.

• Mom grounded Josh for giving his brother a noogie.

• Josh found out dad could have been on the Lakers.

In this passage, JB goes and gets food for Josh even though he didn’t ask for it. Why does JB get Josh food?

• It’s his way of apologizing for cutting his hair.

• He wanted to share with Josh.

• He thought Josh was hungry.

• JB wanted an excuse to leave the table.

What would dad consider a CALAMITY in his life?

• Having Patellar Tendinitus

• Being on the Lakers

• Josh and JB winning the championship

• Making millions of dollars