The Crossover 3/18 Do-Now

Which is an accurate SUMMARY of "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"?

(pg 199-200)

• Josh is happy that he wins his championship game but is upset that his father is in the hospital.

• Josh is irritated that instead of participating in his championship game, he has to sit with his unresponsive father.

• Josh's mind wanders as he wonders what will become of his family now that his father is in the hospital.

• Josh is extremely angry at the doctor for not doing more to help his ailing father.

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How does Josh feel about his father's condition in the segment "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"? (pg 199-200)

• Indifferent, as he is more concerned about his championship game.

• Angry, believing that more could have been done to prevent it.

• Confused and lost, unsure of how to react or feel.

• Worried and contemplative about the future of his family.

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What is the main theme of the poem "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"? (pg 199-200)

• The importance of family during difficult times should exclude young children.

• The excitement of winning a sports championship should trump all other feelings.

• The frustration with medical professionals is completely understandable.

• The challenge of balancing personal desires with family responsibilities can be frustrating.

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What action does the doctor take in the passage "The doctor pats Jordan and me on the back and says"? (pg 199-200)

• The doctor gives a detailed explanation of the father's condition.

• The doctor offers words of comfort to Josh and Jordan.

• The doctor dismisses their concerns and rushes off.

• The doctor advises them on the next steps for their father's care including his mental health.

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What is the mood in "Where Do We Go From Here?" (pg 227-228)?

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Josh references a "storm" in "Basketball Rule #10" (pg 230). What is he referring to?

• People he dislikes

• Hospital rooms

• A snowstorm

• Hard times

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What does Chuck's championship ring symbolize in "Free Throws"? (pgs 234-237)

• Family dinners

• Family resentment

• Family bonds

• Family vacations

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What was Josh's overall issue with Alexis (Miss Sweet Tea)?

• He was jealous that she liked JB more than him.

• He was frustrated that she was a better basketball player than he is.

• He was upset that when she met JB, JB's focus shifted away from basketball.

• He didn't like her personality and thought she was a golddigger.

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