Poem The Crossover 1

What is the nickname of Josh Bell in the poem?

• Magic

• The Goat

• Filthy McNasty

• Kevin Durant

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According to the poem, what is NOT one of the reasons Josh Bell's game is acclaimed?

• His hair is long

• His height's tall

• He has tricks

• He is compared to Kevin Durant, LeBron, and Chris Paul

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Who does Josh Bell mention as the greats in the poem?

• LeBron and Chris Paul

• Magic and The Goat

• Kevin Durant and Filthy McNasty

• His dad and himself

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What does the speaker's mom compare the speaker's dad to?

• A red Corvette

• A basketball hoop

• An old Chevette

• A crêpes suzette

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What is the speaker compared to?

• A red Corvette

• A basketball hoop

• An old Chevette

• A crêpes suzette

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According to the speaker, what happens each time they play?

• They're on fire

• They inspire

• It's all net

• They're the buyer

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What does the speaker say they are when they play ball?

• On fire

• The buyer

• Mad as a flame

• Inspiring

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What does the speaker do that inspires?

• When they buy the hoop

• When they shoot

• When they talk about their game

• When they compare themselves to a car

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What does the father compare to playing basketball on the court?

• Listening to jazz music

• Playing the piano

• Horace Silver's performance

• The speed and freedom of the piano in jazz

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Why did Josh not like his nickname at first?

• Because it was hard to pronounce

• Because it reminded him of a game

• Because many kids made fun of him

• Because it was a name of a song

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