Basketball Game Quiz

What kind of pick-up game do the friends in the story want to play?

• football

• soccer

• hockey

• basketball

Whose point of view is this story told from?

• T.J.

• Keyshawn

• Ms. Jameson

• Will

What can you conclude about Will's thoughts on using a lever?

• Will thinks that using a lever will make the goal easier to lift.

• Will thinks they should give up on lifting the goal.

• Will thinks it's more important to play without a goal.

• Will thinks they should use brute strength instead.

How could you describe Will's approach to problem-solving?

• He gets mad if his immediate solution doesn't work.

• He thinks creatively and applies what he has learned.

• He needs a lot of time before suggesting a solution.

• He finds it hard to think of other information while solving problems.

What is the main idea of this text?

• The friends travel to find a public basketball court.

• A lever helps lift a heavy object more easily.

• Keyshawn is not seen playing basketball due to his football family.

• Will and his friends use teamwork, and a lever, to lift a basketball goal.

What did Keyshawn's family try to do with the old goal?

• Repair it

• Throw it away

• Move it out of the hole

• Use it for football practice

Why did the friends go to Keyshawn's house?

• To play football

• To ask for a bike ride

• To find a place to play basketball

• To see a new basketball goal

What is a lever?

• A type of basketball

• A tool used to lift heavy objects

• A plank that helps lift heavy things

• A player on the basketball team

How did the friends feel after successfully lifting the goal?

• Disappointed

• Confused

• Proud

• Tired

What did Will remember learning about in school?

• How to ride a bike

• The rules of basketball

• How levers work

• How to play football