The Crossover 121-134

(p. 123) Why is Josh asking Dad "if going to the doctor will kill him" ironic?

• Doctors are supposed to prevent death.

• Crystal Bell is his doctor and she makes sure he's ok.

• Their doctor's office is in a dangerous neighborhood.

• The stress of going to the doctor is bad for Dad's heart.

(p. 124) "the flashing blues behind us" are from a

(p.125-127) The author alternates between the settings of the police-stop and the pre-game, including the time slipping away to create what mood for the reader?

(p.128) Do you think coach's response to Josh being late was fair? Why or why not? Include text evidence.

(p. 131) "The double-team is still on me like feathers on a bird" is an example of

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

(p. 131) The author likely chose the figurative language "The double-team is still on me like feathers on a bird" because a bird's feathers

• are attached to the bird.

• keep the bird warm.

• make the bird attractive to mates.

• help the bird fly.

(p. 131) Josh continues to build on the simile "The double-team is still on me like feathers on a bird" by referring to himself as an eagle soaring "so high, so fly." What is meant by this metaphor?

• Josh is powerful.

• Josh is free.

• Josh is bald.

• Josh is a predator.

(p. 131) Josh says, "and that's when I remember: / MY. WINGS. ARE. GONE." What does he mean?

• He is wearing the wrong shoes.

• The double-team backed off of him.

• His dreads are gone.

• JB and Vondie are not next to him.

(p. 131) Josh says, "and that's when I remember: / MY. WINGS. ARE. GONE." Why are they gone? What is the significance of this? Why does it matter?

(p. 134) Josh hit JB in the face with the ball instead of passing it to him because he reached his "tipping point." What do you think was the biggest contributing factor?

• Falling in the mud: being embarrassed by JB saying "Filthy's McNasty"

• Resentment at being benched the first half because he was late.

• Jealousy of JB dating Miss Sweet Tea and winking at her during the game.

• Anger at JB for cutting his "wings" and fear that he can no longer fly.

• Frustration/ anxiety at everyone yelling at him to pass the ball.