Bracelet Vocab
shove
thrust
Where is Ruri's father?
How many books has Myers written and published?
80
What "game" is the story centered around?
basketball
well-known
famed
removed from an area
evacuated
Why is the bracelet important to Ruri?
What are Myers' books based on?
His own life or world view
What two things does the coach encourage the team to do?
take their time and stay cool
a poem, usually praising someone or something
ode
loosely hanging
dangle
When the story tells the reader that "Mama didn't cry...and began sweeping...", the reader can assume that Ruri's mother is and .
strong and determined
What led to Myers writing his first book?
He entered a writing contest.
because he's not a good player
foul
a building or collection of buildings where soldiers live
barracks
What does Ruri learn after losing the bracelet?
She doesn't need a bracelet to remember her friendship.
Why does Myers' wife create montages?
To help him visualize the characters and the setting
Why are Leon and the narrator crying at the end of the game?
They are so happy they won the game
the team that tries to stop another team from scoring
defense
something set aside or designated for someone's use
assignment
Why does the evacuation make no sense to Ruri?
Japanese-Americans are loyal to the U.S.
Why does Myers say "there are no do-overs" and he wants students to take philosophy?
Because it's important to make right decisions.
What is the theme or message of "The Game"?
Hard work and perseverance pay off.
a close range basketball move that involves lifting the ball
layup