What sport do Josh and JB play?
Basketball
What is the nickname that Josh's dad gave him?
Filthy McNasty
Mom told Josh, "Your dad's old school, like an old Chevette. You're fresh and new like a red ________________"
Corvette
How did Josh's dad come up with his nickname?
It's a song by one of Dad's favorite jazz musicians.
What is Josh's twin's name?
JB
What is JB's actual first name?
Jordan
Who is JB's favorite basketball player?
Michael Jordan
Who is the author of The Crossover?
What hairstyle does Josh have before he loses a bet to JB?
He has locks.
Where does Mom tell Dad he has to sit to watch the boys' basketball games?
What job does Josh and JB's mom have?
Assistant Principal
What grade are Josh and JB in?
7th grade
Where does Josh want to go to college?
Duke
Why did JB only go to one summer basketball camp?
He didn't want to miss Bible school
Which of the brothers can dunk the basketball?
Josh
Which of the brothers likes to taunt and trash talk during games?
JB
What was Dad's nickname when he played basketball?
Da Man
What do you call the simple basketball move where a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other.
A crossover
What calamity happens to Josh when he loses a bet to JB? (JB makes the last second shot in a game.)
JB cuts off five of Josh's locks. (He was only supposed to cut one.)
How many locks does Josh keep in the box under his pillow after he has to get his head shaved?
37
Why does Dad have to stop playing basketball?
Because he doesn't have surgery on his patellar tendinitis. (Related to the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone.)
What do the Bells do every Sunday after church?
They play basketball at the county rec center.
What does pulchritudinous mean?
Having great physical beauty and appeal
Where does Dad love to go for doughnuts?
Krispy Kreme
What does Dad make the boys do each night after dinner?
Shoot free throws until they make 10 in a row.