Characters
Who is the narrator of the story?
Josh
What sport is central to the story?
Basketball
What is theme?
The message or lesson of a story?
What form is most of the book written in?
Poem/verse
Who is Miss Sweet Tea?
Alexis, JB's girlfriend.
How is JB different from Josh as the story goes in?
JB becomes less focused on basketball and more focused on his relationship.
What happens that shows Dad's health is not okay?
He gets a bloody nose and later has a heart attack.
Name one major theme in Crossover.
Family is more important than competition. (Could be different)
Why does the author use verse instead of chapters?
To show emotion, rhythm, or feeling.
What happens during the gym class scene with the CPR dummy?
Josh practices seriously while JB is distracted.
What role does Dad play in the twins' lives?
He is their father, coach, and mentor.
Why do Josh and JB begin to argue more?
JB's priorities change and Josh feels ignored.
What event best supports the theme of family?
Dad's heart attack and hospital scenes.
What type of figurative language compares two things using like or as?
Simile
What happens when Dad is in the hospital?
He is weak and must rest, showing his health has changed.
How does mom support the family?
She supports the boys emotionally and encourages balance and health.
What important event happens near the end of the story?
The championship game.
How does basketball connect to the theme?
It brings the family together but also causes conflict.
Why is figurative language important to the story?
It helps readers understand emotions and meaning.
How does Josh feel about JB during the middle of the story?
Angry, jealous, and hurt.
Which character changes the most, and why?
Up to Miss Ebert's judgement
How does Dad's heart attack change the family?
It makes then realize family is more important than basketball.
How does Josh learn the theme by the end?
He realizes basketball matters less than family.
Give one example of how basketball is used as a metaphor?
Basketball represents life, competition, or relationships.
Why is the championship game important to the story?
It shows growth and the theme coming together.