The Crossover Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kwame Alexander
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Crossover Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kwame Alexander
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How many points does Josh describe scoring at the pickup game at the Rec in "Conversation"?

2. The narrator of "Josh Bell" says that he is the next "Kevin Durant, LeBron" and who?

3. How old was Josh's grandfather when he died, according to the narrator in "Conversation"?

4. "Filthy McNasty" is described as being what mythical creature in the poem by the same name?

5. What is the narrator's Number 2 reason listed in "Five Reasons I Have Locks"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Josh define "Tipping Point" in the poem with the same name?

2. How are the careers of Josh's parents described in the narrative?

3. What is the rule stated in "Basketball Rule #5"? What is its significance?

4. What does Crystal explain to Josh in "Mom Calls Me into the Kitchen"?

5. How does Josh describe his brother in "Jordan Bell"?

6. What literary device stand out the most in the poem "Showoff"? What are examples?

7. What conflict is described in "On the Way to the Game"?

8. Why does Crystal Bell make her husband sit in the top row of the bleachers during basketball games?

9. How do JB and Josh respond to their father's collapse in "I"m on Free Throw Number Twenty-Seven"?

10. Why does Josh pretend to be JB on the phone when Alexis first calls? What do Josh and Alexis talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Chuck and Crystal Bell in The Crossover. For how long have they been married? Who appears to dominate this relationship? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Several poems in The Crossover focus on a single word, such as "Irony." What is the significance of these poems? How do these poems explore language thematically? Why do you think the author employs this style?

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