The Crossover Study Guide

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What is the deal that JB made to Josh during the first basketball game?

If the score gets tied, and if it comes down to the last shot, and if I get the ball, and if I don't miss, I get to cut off your hair.

Who won the bet after it was made?

How many locks of hair did JB cut off Josh?

5 locks

What did Josh find when he opened their parent's closet instead of putting his locks away?

He searched the hat box and found old things of his father's past, including his champion ring. Signup and view all the answers

What League did Chuck Bell play in?

European League Signup and view all the answers

What did Josh find out from the manila envelope?

Due to patella tendinitis, he probably was not going to play again. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nickname given to Josh Bell?

Filthy Mcnasty Signup and view all the answers

What nickname do they give the girl that JB likes?

Miss Sweet Tea Signup and view all the answers

What did Josh's Mom assume about him on pages 82 to 83?

Josh was cheating on his test. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Josh's mom want to make the family eat healthier?

Josh's grandpa died of heart disease and a stroke due to bad eating and not taking care of himself. Signup and view all the answers

What does Alexis mention during her conversation with Josh on pages 106-108?

She asks about when she will be introduced to Josh's family. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Josh feel disconnected from his brother?

Since JB has a girlfriend, he now spends less time with Josh. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Chuck Bell not trust?

The Doctors Signup and view all the answers

Why did the family get pulled over on page 125?

The car had a broken taillight. Signup and view all the answers

What does Josh do after JB asks for the ball during the game?

He passes it hard enough to make his nose bleed. Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence for JB after he almost injured his brother?

He got suspended from the team by his mom. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Chuck Bell get really upset during the basketball game?

JB got a foul and the referee didn't notice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Josh get honored as in Article #1 of the daily news?

The Daily News' Most Valuable Player. Signup and view all the answers

What pattern have we noticed about JB so far in the third quarter?

JB gives Josh the silent treatment by ignoring him all the time. Signup and view all the answers

What does Coach want JB and Josh to do on page 185?

He wants them to squash the beef and become friends again. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the basketball game at the rec between Chuck Bell and Josh?

Chuck Bell falls to the ground and faints. Signup and view all the answers

Why does JB start to say he hates basketball?

His dad Chuck Bell loved the sport, but it also caused his myocardial infarction. Signup and view all the answers

What day does Chuck Bell wake up on?

Christmas Eve Signup and view all the answers

How long was Chuck Bell in the hospital for?

19 days Signup and view all the answers

What do we find out in Article #2 of the daily news?

Chuck Bell dies from a massive heart attack. Signup and view all the answers

How old was Chuck Bell when he died?

39 Signup and view all the answers

What word did Josh use to compare the night without his father?

Starless Signup and view all the answers

Who makes the 50th free throw on the last page?

JB Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

First Quarter

JB made a bet with Josh: if the score ties and he makes the last shot, he can cut Josh's hair (pg. 34).
JB won the bet and cut off five locks of Josh's hair instead of one.
While exploring their parents' closet, Josh discovered items from his father's past, including a champion ring.
Chuck Bell played in the European League as a professional basketball player.
Josh learned from a manila envelope that he would likely not play again due to patella tendinitis.
Josh's nickname is "Filthy McNasty."
The girl JB likes is referred to as "Miss Sweet Tea."
Josh's mom mistakenly assumed he was cheating on a test; in reality, he was passing a note from JB to a new girl.

Second Quarter

Josh's mom is concerned about healthy eating due to family history of heart disease, linked to his grandfather's death.
A conversation between Josh and Alexis foreshadows future family introductions, hinting at deeper connections.
Josh feels isolated from JB, who spends more time with his girlfriend than with him.
Chuck Bell harbors distrust towards doctors regarding his health.
The family was pulled over due to a broken taillight.
When Josh passed the ball to JB during a game, he did so forcefully, causing JB to bleed from his nose.

Third Quarter

JB faced suspension from the team after nearly injuring Josh during practice.
Chuck Bell was upset during a game due to a foul on JB that the referee missed.
Josh was recognized as the most valuable player by the Daily News.
JB has been giving Josh the silent treatment, indicating tension between them.
Coach encouraged Josh and JB to resolve their argument and restore their friendship.
During a recreational game, Chuck Bell fainted unexpectedly on the court.

Fourth Quarter

JB expressed disillusionment with basketball, linking it to his father's heart attack caused by stress from the game.
Chuck Bell woke up on Christmas Eve after a hospitalization period.
Chuck Bell spent 19 days in the hospital.

Overtime

Chuck Bell tragically passed away from a massive heart attack.
He was only 39 years old at the time of his death.
Josh described the night without his father as "starless."
In a significant moment, JB made the 50th free throw, emphasizing his connection to the game and his father.

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This quiz focuses on the key elements from the first quarter of 'The Crossover' by Kwame Alexander. Test your knowledge on important events and deals made during the initial basketball game. Ideal for anyone studying this engaging novel.

The Crossover Study Guide - First Quarter

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