Chapter 5
Who will watch the baby when Maverick goes back to school?
A) Iesha B) Dre C) Mrs. Wyatt D) Ma
C) Mrs. Wyatt
Where does Dre drop Maverick off at the beginning of the chapter?
Lisa's house
What is a major theme developed in these chapters?
a) Jealousy; b) Taking responsibility for one’s actions and honesty; c) Winning at sports; d) Traveling
Double Points: If you can name an example of a character showing the theme.
b) Taking responsibility for one’s actions and honesty
“You good, cuz?”
A) Mr. Wyatt B) Dre C) King D) Carlos
B) Dre
Which of the following sports does not use a ball:
A) Golf; B) Tennis; C) Hockey; D) Polo
C) Hockey
What kind of car does Dre drive?
Dre drives a fixed up '94 BMW
What does Maverick confess to Lisa in her bedroom?
A) He joined a fraternity; B) He slept with Iesha and that Iesha had a baby who is his; C) He wants to move away; D) He got a scholarship
B) He slept with Iesha and that Iesha had a baby who is his
Who does Maverick see when he is leaving Wyatt’s Grocery Store?
a) Lisa and her mom; b) Mr. Lewis; c) Tammy and Ms. Rosalie; d) Dre’s cousin
C) Tammy and Ms. Rosali
“You not putting this baby off on your momma, are you, son?”
A) Mr. Wyatt B) Dre C) Maverick D) Jamal
A) Mr. Wyatt
How many players are on a baseball team?
A) 8; B) 10; C) 7; D) 9
D) 9
ho helps Maverick with the stroller and car seat when they leave for the store?
Dre
Lisa had Usher and __ on her wall?
A) 112 B.) Ginuwine C.) Bone Thugs N Harmony D.) Tupac
B.) Ginuwine
What song is playing in Dre’s car while driving Maverick to Wyatt’s Grocery?
A) “Who Shot Ya” by Tupac; B) “1st of tha Month” by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony; C) “1st of tha Month” then “Hail Mary”; D) “California Love”
C) “1st of tha Month” then “Hail Mary
Who said: “Get out!”
A) Lisa B) Mrs. Wyatt C) Tammy D) Ms. Rosalie
A) Lisa
Who was the shortest player to win an MVP?
A) Allen Iverson B) Spud Webb C) Latrell Sprewell D) Steve Nash
A) Allen Iverson
What job offer does Mr. Wyatt make to Maverick?
Hint: Look towards the last 3 pages
Mr. Wyatt offers Maverick work at Wyatt’s Grocery (and sometimes in the garden)
Who does Maverick compare Carlos to when describing him?
A.) Uncle Phil B.) His own father C.) Carlton from Fresh Prince D.) King
C) Carlton from "Fresh Prince"
In Chapter 5 Maverick lists several coincidences about 'Pac to argue he faked his death. Name one such detail he mentions.
(Hint: Pg. 55)
'Pac was shot on the 7th, died seven days later, album drop timing, died at 4:03 p.m. (4 + 3 = 7), born on the 16th (1 + 6 = 7), was 25 (2 + 5 = 7); Maverick uses the number seven pattern.
Who said: "You gotta tell her or the streets will."
A. Dre; B. Mr. Wyatt; C. Tammy; D. Lisa
A. Dre
Who was the first player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season?
a) Walter Payton b) Barry Sanders c) Eric Dickerson d) O.J. Simpson
d) O.J. Simpson
What is Maverick's work schedule?
Pg. 60 "Starting the same day school starts: four hours after school, all day Saturdays, off Sundays"
What reason does Lisa give for joining committees and clubs at school?
To make her college applications stronger and show she's more than an athlete.
Name two things Mrs. Wyatt does or is known for? Look for Evidence in Chapter 5.
Retired and often in the store; loved babies and used to be a foster parent; gets her nails done across the street and keeps them painted pink; offers to watch Li'l Man.
You got something else lined up?”
A) Mrs. Wyatt B) King C) Mr. Wyatt D) Dre
C) Mr. Wyatt
What team used to be the Seattle Supersonics?
A.) Oklahoma City Thunder B.) Orlando Magic C.) Phoenix Suns D.) Sacramento Kings
A.) Oklahoma City Thunder