Crossover (part 2 p.81-160)

Who does Chuck not trust?

• Car salesmen.

• Doctors.

• Nurses.

• Coach Hawkins.

What is the main reason Josh becomes upset with JB in this section?

• JB steals his basketball jersey
  

• JB spends more time with a girl than with him
  

• JB skips basketball practice
  

• JB tells their father about Josh’s bad grades

How does Josh’s dad react when he learns about JB and his girlfriend?

• He encourages JB to focus on basketball
  

• He tells JB to break up with her
  

• He jokes about it but seems supportive
  

• He warns JB not to get distracted

Which character seems to be growing distant from Josh as the novel progresses?

• His mother
  

• JB
  

• His father
  

• Coach Hawkins

How does Josh describe the feeling of playing basketball?

• "Like flying without wings"
  

• "Like a thunderstorm brewing in my bones"
  

• "Like music you can’t help but dance to"
  

• "Like homework that you actually enjoy"

What nickname does Josh’s dad use for him?

• Thunder
  

• JB Jr.
  

• Filthy McNasty
  

• The Chosen One

For what reason does Josh envy JB?

• Josh has no basketball skills.

• Josh has no girlfriend.

• Josh does not do as well academically.

• Josh does not envy JB at all.

What does Josh’s dad mean when he says, “Sometimes you have to let go of the ball to win the game”?

• Passing is more important than shooting
  

• Teamwork matters more than individual success
  

• 
  He is warning Josh not to hold grudges
  

• He is teaching JB a lesson about relationships

How does Josh react when he realizes his father is sick?

• He starts practicing harder at basketball
  

• He ignores it, assuming it’s not serious
  

• He becomes more worried and scared
  

• He blames his mother for not taking care of his dad

What does Josh’s dad mean when he says, “Sometimes you have to let go of the ball to win the game”?

• Passing is more important than shooting
  

• Teamwork matters more than individual success
  

• He is warning Josh not to hold grudges
  

• He is teaching JB a lesson about relationships