WorksheetsThe Crossover - The Warm-Up and First Quarter
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
I’d burn mad as a flame is an example of
personification
adjective
simile
metaphor
Josh Bell’s nickname is
Goat
JB
Filthy McNasty
Magic
Jordan Bell's nickname is
Goat
Filthy McNasty
Magic
JB
What ended Chuck Bell's career?
He got married
He had jumper's knee
He broke his leg
He refused to have surgery
What happens if Josh loses the bet with JB?
Cut off one of Josh's locks.
Loser cleans dishes
Loser cleans bathroom
Winner gets ten bucks.
What color sneakers does the new girl wear?
purple
yellow
pink
white
What is Ms. Bell's job?
Teacher
Assistant Principal
Coach
Stay at home mom
Who is the narrator of The Crossover?
JB
Chuck
Josh
unknown
From what point of view is the story told?
1st
2nd
3rd
none of the above
"On the way to the game I’m banished to the back seat with JB, who only stops playing with my locks when I slap him across his bald head with my jockstrap."
What is the meaning of the word banished as used in the text?
expelled
welcomed
accepted
included
The gym is a loud, crowded circus. This is an example of what literary element?
simile
metaphor
personification
idiom
Why doesn't Mom like eating out?
It's too expensive
It's too greasy
It's not healthy
How does Josh feel about JB and Miss Sweet Tea?
He likes her too
He's a bit jealous
He is against it
"Hustle dig
Grind push
Run fast
Change pivot
Chase pull
Aim shoot..."
What does the word pivot means as used in the text?
outstanding, remarkable, or amazing
a feeling of friendship
to run after
to turn around in one spot
What does Josh count every night before going to bed?
Sheep
His locks
His friends
Things he is thankful for
What conflict seems to be arising between Jordan and Josh?
Jordan is angry with Josh for missing so many free throws
They are competing for the job as Captain
Josh is jealous of Jordan and Miss Sweet Tea
They both want to be the best basketball player
Chapter: At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk
“The gym is a loud, crowded circus.”
What kind of figurative language is this?
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
Mom suspends Josh.
true
false
Dad trusts doctors.
true
false
Pulchritudinous means
cute
ugly
flirty
beautiful
