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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Josh describe making fun of on the bus in "I Don't Know"?

2. Who did Josh's dad call "a selfish millionaire with a bad attitude," according to the narrator in "Churlish"?

3. What is the final word that is printed smaller than the others in the poem "The Last Shot"?

4. What is Vondie's girlfriend's favorite color described as in "Even Vondie"?

5. What is JB doing on his bunk when the phone rings in "As We're About to Leave for the Final Game"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the focus and meaning of "Basketball Rule #7"?

2. What news is related in the poem "Article #1 in the Daily News (December 14)"?

3. How is "Churlish" defined in the poem with the same name? How does Josh apply this term to his life?

4. Why does Josh say JB hates basketball in "Myocardial Infarction"?

5. What thoughts and emotions does Josh express in "Dear Jordan"?

6. What does Josh ask his father in "Okay, Dad'? What ultimatum does he make?

7. How is the word "profusely" explored in the poem that has the same name?

8. How does the advice in "Basketball Rule #9" apply to life?

9. What are some of the questions that appear in the poem "Questions" in "Fourth Quarter"?

10. What advice does Josh's father give him regarding JB in "The Nosebleed Section"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Josh's use of language reflect upon his character? How does Josh's use of language stand apart from the other characters in The Crossover? How is dialogue conveyed in this verse novel?

Essay Topic 2

What health problem does Chuck suffer from? How is this condition highlighted in the narrative? What are the causes of Chuck's health condition? What is the outcome?

Essay Topic 3

What is the meaning of the title of The Crossover? How does Josh define "crossover" in the narrative? How does this term apply both to basketball and to life?

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