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Who is the narrator of the story?
Josh Bell
Who is Josh’s twin brother?
Jordan Bell
What sport is the main focus of the book?
Basketball
Who is the boys’ father in the story?
a former professional basketball player
What nickname does Josh use on the basketball court?
Filthy McNasty
At the beginning of the book, how do Josh and Jordan usually get along?
They are close but competitive
Where do Josh and Jordan often play or practice basketball?
On the court or at practice with their team
How do the boys feel about their father at the beginning?
they admire and respect him
Josh compares his basketball skills to what kind of movement?
A crossover
What position does Jordan usually play on the basketball court?
Forward
What does basketball represent to Josh besides a game?
His identity and confidence
What kind of advice does their father often give?
advice about basketball and life lessons
How does Josh feel about basketball at the beginning of the book?
He loves it and takes it seriously
What change does Josh notice in Jordan before the section “Practice”?
Jordan starts acting distant and focused on other things
How does the section titled “Practice” connect to the boys’ lives?
It shows discipline, teamwork, and expectations
What emotion does Josh show when things start to change with Jordan?
Frustration or jealousy
What does Josh believe makes him stand out as a player?
His confidence, speed, and ball-handling skills
How does Jordan’s behavior begin to affect Josh?
Josh feels confused, jealous, or hurt
Who pushes the boys to take basketball seriously?
Their father
What theme is beginning to develop before “Practice”?
family relationships and growing up
Josh often expresses himself using what form of writing?
Poetry (verse)
What does their twin relationship show about competition and family?
You can love someone and still struggle with rivalry
Why is practice important to the story early on?
it sets up competition, growth, and pressure
How does the family influence the boys’ choices so far?
expectations and love shape their decisions