The Crossover – 2nd Quarter

When Josh begins to notice his brother spending more time with Alexis, what does this reveal about Josh’s feelings toward change?

• He feels proud of his brother’s maturity

• He feels threatened and jealous

• He doesn’t notice the change at all

• He is excited about making new friends

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What does Jordan’s new relationship with Alexis reveal about his personality?

• He values independence and is willing to take risks

• He avoids responsibility and depends on Josh

• He only cares about basketball and ignores personal life

• He becomes less confident around others

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Josh describes his dreadlocks as his “crown.” What does this metaphor suggest about his identity?

• His hair is a burden he wants to cut

• His hair represents his strength and pride

• His hair is simply a fashion choice

• His hair is something his father dislikes

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When Josh reacts angrily to Jordan’s relationship, how does this conflict contribute to the theme of brotherhood?

• It shows that brothers will never get along

• It highlights the competition between siblings

• It reveals how love and jealousy can coexist in family relationships

• It suggests that friendships are more important than family

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Which theme is MOST developed during the 2nd Quarter of The Crossover?

• Fame is more important than family

• Change challenges identity but also brings growth

• Winning games is the only true goal in life

• Anger should never be expressed in sports

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Josh’s jealousy toward Jordan reflects which universal theme?

• The struggle of keeping promises

• The conflict between personal identity and relationships

• The importance of choosing friends wisely

• The need for discipline in sports

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How does the conflict between Josh and Jordan mirror their father’s advice about “basketball and life”?

• Both require learning how to balance teamwork and individuality

• Both require ignoring personal relationships

• Both require focusing only on personal goals

• Both require winning no matter the cost

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The author uses short, sharp lines in Josh’s poems when he is angry. What effect does this structure create?

• A calm and reflective tone

• A sense of intensity and urgency

• A playful and humorous mood

• A detailed and descriptive pace

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When Josh says Alexis is like “a crossover in a storm,” what is implied about her impact on his life?

• She is confusing and unexpected

• She is calm and predictable

• She is supportive like family

• She is irrelevant to his world

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What is the effect of Alexander’s use of basketball terminology to describe relationships?

• It makes the writing sound unrealistic

• It helps connect the themes of sports and life

• It limits the story only to athletes

• It distracts from the deeper meaning

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