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Mr. Chamberlain Category
100

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?

100

This character narrates the story.

Who is Josh Bell?

100

This nickname was given to Josh based on this jazz song.

What is Filthy McNasty?
100

The act of the crossover means this:

What is dribbling the ball quickly from one hand to another to fake out an opponent?

100

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. 

Answers may vary. 

200

Throughout the novel, this type of rivalry exists between Josh and Jordan.

What is sibling rivalry?

200

Josh's twin brother is named this.

Who is Jordan?

200

The novel was written with this fom

What is verse?

200

Pulchritudinous” means this.

What is beautiful?

200

Mr. Chamberlain has a wife and three animals. These are their names.

Who are Sugar Cookie, Tortilla, Mocha and Mrs. Chamberlain

300

Josh learns that fame and money aren't as important as this theme, at the end of the novel.

What is family and love?

300

Chuck Bell's invitation to play with the Lakers was declined because of his fear of this:

Who are the doctors?

300

Kwame Alexander uses these literary devices that have repeated sounds for added emphasis.

What is repetition and alliteration?

300

The word “hypertension,” which describes the father’s condition, means this.

What is high blood pressure?

300

Mr. Chamberlain taught these grades before working at St. Patricks.

What are 9th and 11th grade?

400

The novel demonstrates that basketball is more than a sport, it's a metaphor for this larger theme.

What is life?

400

The nickname of Miss Sweet Tea was given to Alexis because of this.

What is Josh always sees her with a drink?

400

Josh focuses mostly on this part of speech when writing his poetry.

What are adjectives?

400

The word “estranged” means this, often used to describe distant relationships.

What is no longer close or connected?
400

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?

500

After seeing Jordan's relationship, Josh grows heavy with this thematic emotion.

What is jealousy?

500

This character has a job that requires discipline and order, contrasted with basketball's energy.

Who is Crystal Bell?

500
The poems in The Crossover often look like this shape, mimicking movement.

What are basketballs or the a crossover?

500

The word “braggart” means this type of person.

What is to brag or gloat?
500

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?