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What is dad's diagnosis?
hypertension
Why doesn't dad want the person at the park to raise the hoop?
He Had faith in JB and Filthy.
What does Calamity mean?
An unexpected undesirable event, often physically injurious.
"Like jazz misses dizzy."
Chuck da man bell (dad)
" His eyes were open ocean wide."
It means that his eyes were really wide.
What does Alexsis wear the first time Josh and JB see her?
Tight jeans and pink Reeboks.
How old are JB and filthy?
12 almost 13
What does pulchritudinous mean?
Having great physical beauty and appear.
"Get a check up.Hypertension is genetic."
Dr.Bell (mom)
" His mouth was swimming on the floor."
His mouth was hanging open.
How many locks did JB cut from Filthy's head?
5
After a game what does Alexis bring to JB?
Sweet tea
What does patella tendinitis mean?
The condition that arises when the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse.
"Fainting is a joke is it?"
Dr. Bell (mom)
"His shots whistled like a train pulling into the station."
His shots went right in the hoop.
What does Vondie dislike?
Astronomy
Why does dad not like doctors?
His dad died in the hospital.
What does hypertension mean?
High blood pressure.
"He probably just got something stuck in his throat."
JB
"He looked at me like he had missed the train."
He was in shock.
What does coach read to the team?
The Art of War
Why does dad not want to have surgery?
He does not like doctors.
What does stalking means?
Watching everything someone does.
"Cool. By the way, why'd you cut your locks?"
Alexis (pink reeboks girl)
"Filthy, talking to your brother right now would be like pushing water uphill with a rake, son."
It means that it would be impossible and not do anything.