Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Josh Bell
According to the rules, what should you never let people lower?
Your goals
How are Josh and JB related?
They are twins, brothers
What style is the book written in?
Poetry, free verse
What theme is shown through Josh and JB’s relationship?
Family / brotherhood
What is Josh's nickname?
Filthy McNasty
What happens if you miss enough free throws?
You'll pay in the end or you'll have regrets
Who does Jordan start dating?
Alexis, Miss Sweet Tea
What does "crossover" mean in basketball?
A crossover is a dribbling move used to change direction quickly.
It involves dribbling the ball quickly from one hand to the other.
What lesson does Dad teach the boys besides basketball?
Responsibility/respect/perseverance
Who is Josh's twin brother?
JB (Jordan Bell)
Why is basketball so important to the Bell family?
It connects the family and brings them together
Why do Josh and Jordan begin arguing?
Jordan spends more time with Alexa or because of changes in their relationship
“The crowd roared like thunder” is an example of what?
Simile
What theme is shown through Chuck’s health struggles?
The importance of taking care of yourself / the importance of going to a doctor
Who is Josh and JB's father?
Chuck "Da man" Bell
Why did Chuck Bell stop playing professional basketball?
Because of health problems, injuries or patellar tendinitis
How does Josh feel after hurting Jordan with a basketball?
Guilty, regretful, sorry
"Swish" is an example of what figurative language sound device?
Onomatopoeia
What lesson does Josh learn about anger?
Actions have consequences
Anger can hurt relationships
What does Josh and JB's mother do for a living?
School principal
What important lesson does basketball teach the brothers?
Teamwork, discipline or responsibility
What is the most important life lesson Josh learns by the end of the story?
Family is important, family should be appreciated, forgive others, growing up can be difficult, life is more important than basketball
Why does the author use poems instead of regular chapters?
To create rhythm, to show emotions
What lesson does the novel teach about growing up?
Growing up can be difficult / Change is a part of life