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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Josh describe volunteering in "This Week, I"?

2. What is the court described as doing in the poem "The Last Shot"?

3. What question does Josh ask his coach when the coach asks if he is sure he is able to play in "During Warm-Ups"?

4. How is the word "Churlish" described in the poem with the same name?

5. What is the final word that is printed smaller than the others in the poem "The Last Shot"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the focus and meaning of "Basketball Rule #7"?

2. What are some of the questions that appear in the poem "Questions" in "Fourth Quarter"?

3. What is the significance of the repetition of the word "alone" in "I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Used To"?

4. What character is compared to a storm in the poem "Storm"? How does the author make this comparison?

5. What does Josh's mother say happens to "boys with no self-control" (138) in "Suspension"? What does she mean by this statement?

6. What does Josh ask his father in "Okay, Dad'? What ultimatum does he make?

7. How is the word "profusely" explored in the poem that has the same name?

8. What information is related in "Text Messages from Vondie"?

9. How would you describe Josh's attitude at the hospital in "The Doctor Pats Jordan and Me on the Back And Says"?

10. How are the Christmas celebrations described in "Santa Claus Stops By"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Crystal Bell in The Crossover. What is Crystal's profession? How would you describe her relationships with the main characters in the story? What transformation does Crystal undergo in The Crossover?

Essay Topic 2

How does Josh's use of language reflect upon his character? How does Josh's use of language stand apart from the other characters in The Crossover? How is dialogue conveyed in this verse novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Chuck Bell in the novel. How does Chuck feel about his sons? What career did Chuck have? Why did he leave this career? What leads up to Chuck's death?

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