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What is the name of the gym where the basketball games take place?
Muni Gym
In which park is Muni Gym located?
Balboa Park
What season does most of the story occur in?
Summer
What sport is played throughout the story?
Basketball
Who are the main players at the gym compared to the narrator?
Older, more experienced players
Who is the narrator of the story written as “you”?
A young boy (you)
What is the narrator’s background (ethnicity)?
Mexican-American
Who is Dante?
One of the top players at Muni Gym
Which group of people initially refuse to let the narrator play?
The older players at the gym
Who eventually gives the narrator a chance to play?
Dante
Why is the narrator not allowed to play at first?
He is too young and inexperienced
What does the narrator do while waiting to be allowed on the court?
Watches the games and learns
What finally earns the narrator a spot in the game?
Proving his skill and scoring points
What important play does the narrator make during the game?
Scores the winning point
What happens immediately after the narrator proves himself?
He earns respect and is allowed to join games
What point of view is the story written in?
Second person
What phrase is used to describe the hoop court as a place of learning?
A place of higher learning
What does the narrator hope basketball will help him achieve in life?
Opportunities or a way out of his current life
What emotion does the narrator feel when he is first rejected?
Embarrassment or frustration
What does the narrator gain besides basketball skills?
Respect, confidence, and personal growth
What does the hoop court symbolise in the story?
A place of learning and personal growth
How does the protagonist earn respect from the other players?
By playing well and scoring points
What does the protagonist realise about learning outside school?
That valuable lessons can be learned through life experiences
How does the father show support for the protagonist’s goals?
By giving advice, encouragement, or guidance
How does the cop first interact with the protagonist?
He tells him to leave or warns him about the rules