Themes
He moves left, he jukes right. The ball goes under Josh's legs in this major theme that is also a sport.
What is basketball?
This character narrates the story.
Who is Josh Bell?
This nickname was given to Josh based on this jazz song.
The act of the crossover means this:
What is dribbling the ball quickly from one hand to another to fake out an opponent?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The question in this category is worth double the points.
Spell the following word that Mr. Chamberlain says out loud on your board. First team to spell it correctly wins.
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Throughout the novel, this type of rivalry exists between Josh and Jordan.
What is sibling rivalry?
Josh's twin brother is named this.
Who is Jordan?
The novel was written with this fom
What is verse?
Pulchritudinous” means this.
What is beautiful?
Mr. Chamberlain has a wife and three animals. These are their names.
Who are Sugar Cookie, Tortilla, Mocha and Mrs. Chamberlain
Josh learns that fame and money aren't as important as this theme, at the end of the novel.
What is family and love?
Chuck Bell's invitation to play with the Lakers was declined because of his fear of this:
Who are the doctors?
Kwame Alexander uses these literary devices that have repeated sounds for added emphasis.
What is repetition and alliteration?
The word “hypertension,” which describes the father’s condition, means this.
What is high blood pressure?
Mr. Chamberlain taught these grades before working at St. Patricks.
What are 9th and 11th grade?
The novel demonstrates that basketball is more than a sport, it's a metaphor for this larger theme.
What is life?
The nickname of Miss Sweet Tea was given to Alexis because of this.
What is Josh always sees her with a drink?
Josh focuses mostly on this part of speech when writing his poetry.
What are adjectives?
The word “estranged” means this, often used to describe distant relationships.
Some say Mr. Chamberlain is as strong as this Greek mythology figure who was dipped into the River Styx by his heel.
Who is Achilles?
After seeing Jordan's relationship, Josh grows heavy with this thematic emotion.
What is jealousy?
This character has a job that requires discipline and order, contrasted with basketball's energy.
Who is Crystal Bell?
What are basketballs or the a crossover?
The word “braggart” means this type of person.
All aboard the Canterbury trail! The act of traveling from Winchester to Canterbury in search of a religious artifact is called this:
What is a pilgrimage?