Main Characters
Who are the two main twins of this book?
Jordan Bell (JB) and Josh Bell
Why doesn't Chuck go to the doctor?
He is scared of them as his dad died in a hospital.
What does Josh consider his crossover?
(Hint: The answer is an adjective.)
Sloppy
What is Ms. (Bitter) Sweet Tea's real name?
Alexis
What is the father's name?
Charlie/Chuck "Da Man" Bell
TRUE OR FALSE: Josh and JB both have girlfriends
False
Chuck "Da Man" Bell has a prized item from his champion ship, what is it?
His championship ring
Why is the book called the crossover?
It's named after the crossover move.
Why does Josh constantly mention his friends (and brothers) girlfriends?
He's jealous
Who is the author of this book?
Kwame Alexander
Why does Jordan ignore Josh for so long?
He threw a basketball at his nose and almost broke it.
Why causes Chuck's death at the end of this book?
A heart attack from his hypertension
Why is the book named "The Crossover"
It can be two reasons, Literally would be Josh doing his crossover often, or metaphorically would be crossover Josh's poems being a crossover between gain and loss.
Why does Josh lie about having homework and already having eaten when his dad asks to go to Polards?
While Jordan is playing with Josh's locks, what does Josh hit him with?
His jockstrap
What award does Josh get from the Daily News?
MVP
Why couldn't Chuck continue his basketball career?
He had jumper's knee (patellar tendinitis)
What was Josh trying to do before his dad took the ball and had a heart attack?
A crossover
Does Chuck's health affect his family positively or negatively?
Negatively
Who kissed JB during sunday school?
Kim Bazemore
How did Josh earn his nickname?
From a jazz record called Filthy McNasty
Towards the end of the book, Chuck get's offered a job, what is this job?
College Basketball Coach
What is a crossover?
The crossover move is a way of faking out other basketball players by rapidly switching the ball from one hand to the other and changing direction of travel. Otherwise "a way to break another guy's legs if done properly"
Who narrates the crossover?
Josh.
What is the mother's name?
Crystal Bell