Character Changes
How does Jim Blair change throughout the story?
A. He changes from being disappointed about Chris's situation to becoming actively supportive of Chris's basketball dream.
B. He changes from wanting Chris to play basketball to believing that basketball is no longer important.
C. He changes from avoiding Chris to deciding that Chris should stop playing basketball.
D. He changes from being confident about Chris's future to becoming angry with Chris for joining the team.
A. He changes from being disappointed about Chris's situation to becoming actively supportive of Chris's basketball dream
7. How does Mr. Evans's interaction with Chris affect the plot?
A. He gives Chris an opportunity to continue pursuing basketball by inviting him to join the wheelchair team.
B. He convinces Chris that basketball is too difficult for someone in a wheelchair.
C. He encourages Chris to stop thinking about his accident.
D. He replaces Jim as Chris's basketball coach and father figure.
A. He gives Chris an opportunity to continue pursuing basketball by inviting him to join the wheelchair team.
10. Which event BEST helps resolve the central conflict of the story?
A. Chris realizes that he can continue pursuing basketball in a different way, while Jim learns to support his son.
B. Madison wins the game against Hartsdale Posse.
C. Chris learns that wheelchair basketball is different from traditional basketball.
D. Jim remembers his experiences as a professional basketball player.
A. Chris realizes that he can continue pursuing basketball in a different way, while Jim learns to support his son.
12. Which BEST identifies one of the major barriers Chris faces in the story?
A. He must adjust to using a wheelchair while finding a new way to pursue his love of basketball.
B. He does not have enough experience playing basketball.
C. His teammates refuse to allow him to play.
D. His father does not know how to teach basketball.
A. He must adjust to using a wheelchair while finding a new way to pursue his love of basketball.
4. How does the setting of the wheelchair basketball practice affect the plot?
A. It gives Jim an opportunity to experience some of Chris's challenges and changes Jim's understanding of Chris's situation.
B. It causes Chris to become embarrassed about playing basketball in front of his father.
C. It prevents the team from learning how to play basketball successfully.
D. It gives Jim an opportunity to return to professional basketball.
A. It gives Jim an opportunity to experience some of Chris's challenges and changes Jim's understanding of Chris's situation.
Which event BEST shows the turning point in Jim's attitude toward Chris?
A. Jim watches the wheelchair basketball game but sits away from the family.
B. Jim hears that Chris's team will play Madison and decides to attend practice.
C. Jim tells Chris that the team is terrible after watching them practice.
D. Jim remembers that he used to play professional basketball.
B. Jim hears that Chris's team will play Madison and decides to attend practice.
8. How does Jim's interaction with Chris during the game show a change in their relationship?
A. Jim begins using words that show he sees himself as part of Chris's team and supports Chris's efforts.
B. Jim becomes frustrated because Chris is not playing as well as he expected.
C. Jim stops communicating with Chris because the team is losing.
D. Jim tells Chris that winning is more important than enjoying the game.
A. Jim begins using words that show he sees himself as part of Chris's team and supports Chris's efforts.
11. Why is it important that Hartsdale loses the game but still decides to join the league?
A. It shows that success is not always measured by winning and that the team has found a meaningful way to continue pursuing basketball.
B. It shows that the team was not prepared to compete against other teams.
C. It proves that Madison was a better team than Hartsdale.
D. It shows that Chris's dream of playing basketball has ended.
A. It shows that success is not always measured by winning and that the team has found a meaningful way to continue pursuing basketball.
13. Which action BEST demonstrates how Chris overcomes his barrier?
A. He joins a wheelchair basketball team and continues developing his basketball skills.
B. He waits for his father to solve the problem for him.
C. He decides that basketball is no longer important to him.
D. He focuses only on his father's feelings about the accident.
A. He joins a wheelchair basketball team and continues developing his basketball skills.
5. How does the setting of the basketball game contribute to the development of the story?
A. The competitive game gives Chris and Jim an opportunity to work together and shows how their relationship has changed.
B. The game causes Chris to decide that he no longer wants to play basketball.
C. The game allows Jim to prove that he is still the best basketball player.
D. The game causes the team members to stop supporting one another.
A. The competitive game gives Chris and Jim an opportunity to work together and shows how their relationship has changed.
3. What can the reader infer about Jim when he tries using a wheelchair during practice?
A. He wants to prove that he can play basketball better than Chris.
B. He is beginning to understand some of the challenges Chris experiences.
C. He is trying to convince Chris to stop playing basketball.
D. He believes that using a wheelchair will make him a better basketball player.
B. He is beginning to understand some of the challenges Chris experiences.
9. Why is Jim's decision to teach the team basketball strategies important to the plot?
A. It shows that Jim is moving from simply watching Chris to actively supporting him.
B. It proves that Jim wants to become the team's coach instead of Mr. Evans.
C. It causes Chris to become dependent on Jim for every decision.
D. It shows that Jim cares more about winning than about Chris.
A. It shows that Jim is moving from simply watching Chris to actively supporting him.
Which event BEST demonstrates that the conflict between Chris and his father has been resolved?
A. Jim begins attending weekend games and helping the team with basketball fundamentals.
B. Chris's team falls behind Madison during the first half.
C. Chris remembers playing basketball before his accident.
D. Madison remains undefeated after the game.
A. Jim begins attending weekend games and helping the team with basketball fundamentals.
13. Which action BEST demonstrates how Chris overcomes his barrier?
A. He joins a wheelchair basketball team and continues developing his basketball skills.
B. He waits for his father to solve the problem for him.
C. He decides that basketball is no longer important to him.
D. He focuses only on his father's feelings about the accident.
A. He joins a wheelchair basketball team and continues developing his basketball skills.
6. Which statement BEST explains how the different basketball settings affect the plot?
A. The practices and games create opportunities for Chris to continue his dream and for Jim to become more supportive.
B. The practices and games show that Chris's dream is impossible after the accident.
C. The practices and games mainly show that Jim wants Chris to become a professional athlete.
D. The practices and games cause Chris to depend completely on his father.
A. The practices and games create opportunities for Chris to continue his dream and for Jim to become more supportive.
Which detail BEST shows that Jim's feelings about Chris's basketball future are changing?
A. Jim remembers how much he enjoyed playing basketball when he was younger.
B. Jim begins attending Chris's practices and later returns to help the team.
C. Jim notices that Chris's team is having difficulty learning new plays.
D. Jim watches the team play against an undefeated opponent.
B. Jim begins attending Chris's practices and later returns to help the team.
How does Chris's response when Jim struggles with the wheelchair affect their relationship?
A. Chris helps Jim feel less embarrassed, allowing Jim to better understand what Chris is experiencing.
B. Chris becomes frustrated because Jim cannot use the wheelchair correctly.
C. Chris decides that he does not need his father's help anymore.
D. Chris becomes worried that Jim will prevent him from playing basketball.
A. Chris helps Jim feel less embarrassed, allowing Jim to better understand what Chris is experiencing.
What does the team's decision after the game reveal about the resolution of the story?
A. The team has learned that losing means they should change to a different sport.
B. The team has found value in continuing to play and improve, even though they did not win.
C. The team believes that winning is the only way to prove they belong in the league.
D. The team decides that they need professional players to become successful.
B. The team has found value in continuing to play and improve, even though they did not win.
14. What is the MOST important relationship between the barriers and the actions taken by the characters?
A. The barriers force Chris and Jim to find a new way to understand basketball and support one another.
B. The barriers cause Chris to stop participating in activities he enjoys.
C. The barriers make Jim believe that Chris should avoid sports.
D. The barriers prevent the characters from changing.
A. The barriers force Chris and Jim to find a new way to understand basketball and support one another.
Why is it important that Jim goes to the team's practice instead of only watching from the sidelines?
A. Being at practice allows Jim to participate and experience the challenges of wheelchair basketball firsthand.
B. Being at practice allows Jim to decide which players should be on the team.
C. Being at practice gives Jim a chance to show that he can still play professional basketball.
D. Being at practice allows Jim to compare Chris with his former teammates.
A. Being at practice allows Jim to participate and experience the challenges of wheelchair basketball firsthand.