The Crossover 1
Where did Josh's nickname Filthy McNasty come from?
A Jazz song that he and his father listened to
What is the nickname Josh gives JB's girlfriend?
Miss Sweet Tea
Patella Tendonitis affects which part of the body?
the knees
Which nickname did Dad give to himself?
Chuck "Da Man" Bell
What caused the death of Chuck Bell?
He had a heart attack.
Who are Kevin Durant, Lebron, and Chris Paul (in real life)?
Professional Basketball Players
What is JB's girlfriend's real name?
Alexis
What caused Josh to get in trouble in class?
Passing Notes
Can you describe the relationship between Josh and JB?
They are twin brothers who both play basketball, but in different ways. They are close, but distant. They ar alike, and not alike.
What is Josh and JB's mom's job?
Assistant Principal
What did Josh think of as his wings?
His locs (hair)
Who is Dr. Bell?
Josh and JB's mother
What is a crossover?
a fatal basketball move that can indeed break an opponent's ankles
Why do you think that basketball is so important to Josh?
Why did Chuck Bell decide to end his playing career?
He did not want to have surgery.
What did Chuck Bell receive for winning a championship?
A championship ring
Who is Josh and JB's bestfriend?
Vondie
What was the end result of the bet between Josh and Jordan?
Josh's hair gets cut
Who ate dinner with the family as a guest?
Alexis A.K.A. (Miss Sweet Tea)
What is the effect of telling this story in the form of poetry?
(Answers will vary)
Why was Josh late to the one game?
His dad got pulled over
What did they find in Dad's safety box?
a letter and his championship ring
What kind of foods does Mom want her family to avoid?
Unhealthy foods
Myocardial infarction affects which part of the body?
the heart
Can you explain the title of this story?
It is named The Crossover because it talks about basketball all throughout the story. The more significant meaning is that the father of the boys ends up "crossing over" into death.