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WorksheetsCrossover
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name the type of figurative language found in the following quote: “Like a strong wind, Dad rises from the clouds, strikes down the stairs, swift and sharp and mad as lightning” (Alexander 120).
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Name the type of figurative language found in the following quote: “It clangs off the rim. The buzzer rings and the Wildcats lose the first half” (Alexander 178).
Hyperbole
Idiom
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Why did the author include the following metaphor in the novel: “The gym is a loud, crowded circus. My stomach is a roller coaster. My head, a carousel" (Alexander 24).
The author is using a metaphor to create a story that is more emotional for the reader.
The author is using the metaphor to make the story more interesting and relatable.
The author is using figurative imagery to make the reader feel like they are “in the story”
All of the above
What do Josh and Jordan find in their dad’s lock box?
The twins find a watch and an old picture of their late grandfather who died of a heart attack.
The twins discover a championship ring and old newspaper clippings detailing their dad’s reign as a basketball star.
The twins find a championship ring and letters detailing why their father retired from basketball.
The twins discover a watch and a printed email from the Chicago Bulls request Mr. Bell to try out for the team.
What country did Chuck Bell play basketball in during his time as a professional basketball player?
United States
Italy
France
Spain
What team does Josh and Jordan play for?
The Wolverines
The Falcons
The Rockets
The Wildcats
Which of the following conflicts was NOT presented in the novel?
Josh is internally struggling with his dad’s medical diagnoses.
Josh is frustrated that his brother and Alexis were spending so much time together.
Josh is embarrassed that his mother is the school principal.
After Jordan made fun of his brother, Josh threw a ball at his nose.
Based on the following text evidence, how would you characterize Josh: “I want to tell [my mom] I wasn’t cheating, that this is all JB and Miss Sweet Tea’s fault…but I tell her I’m sorry, it won’t happen again…” (Alexander 83).
Loyal
Undependable
Energetic
Timid
How does Josh change by the end of the novel?
By the end of the novel, Josh is more competitive than ever. He is focussed on being better than Jordan in every way possible and will stop at nothing to be recognized for his talents.
By the end of the novel, Josh is too overcome with grief to ever play basketball again. He wants nothing to do with anything that reminds him of his family.
By the end of the novel, Josh and Jordan have made up. Jordan understands that each family member has unique strengths and he should embrace the positive lessons he learned from his father.
By the end of the novel, Josh realizes that he has previously let his anger get the best of him. He quits basketball so that Jordan can get more attention.
Which of the following statements explains the importance of this conversation between Josh and his dad?
“Don’t you see I need to be here so they can fix the damage that’s been done to my heart? (Chuck Bell)
Who’s gonna fix the damage that’s been done to mine? (Josh)”
The passage reveals that Josh is struggling with his dad’s illness and fractured relationship with his brother.
The passage reveals that Josh is still struggling with his recent breakup with Miss Sweet Tea.
The passage reveals that Josh is struggling with disappointing his mom after his fight with Jordan.
The passage reveals that Josh continues to lack emotion about the estrangement of his brother.
Which of the following themes is NOT present in Crossover?
You should cherish those that you love before it is too late.
Being recognized as the most talented will allow you to achieve greatness.
When violence is used to resolve issues, there will be negative consequences.
Growing up means you will face obstacles and new responsibilities.
Which piece of text evidence best demonstrates the resolution between Josh and Jordan in Crossover?
“Dad, can we stop at the sneaker store in the mall? Yeah, Dad can we? JB echoes. And the word we never sounded sweeter” (Alexander 189).
“Dad’s in a coma because of myocardial infarction, which is the same thing my grandfather died of. So what does that mean for me and JB?” (Alexander 202).
“[Dad] told me to give you this. You earned it, Filthy, he says, sliding the ring on my finger….Dad’s championship ring” (Alexander 236).
“He dribbles back to the top key, fixes his eyes on the goal. I watch the ball leave his hands like a bird up high, skating the sky, crossing over us” (Alexander 237).
