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The Cross Over

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    The Cross Over HMH Excerpt
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  • How are Josh and JB similar?
    Twins, Identical, Basketball
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  • What is one difference between Josh and JB?
    Hair, position, personality, college preference, etc.
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  • What position does JB play?
    Shooting guard
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  • What position does Josh play?
    Forward
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  • Who is better at shooting?
    JB
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  • Why does Josh go to more basketball camps than JB?
    He is more focused on basketball / JB is distracted.
  •  15
  • Why does Josh think JB is acting different?
    Because of girls / Kim Bazemore.
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  • What happens when JB tries to dunk?
    He misses / doesn’t come close.
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  • How does Josh react to JB missing the dunk?
    He teases/laughs at him.
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  • What happens when Josh dunks?
    He succeeds / impresses everyone / backboard shakes.
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  • What does Josh’s dunk reveal about his personality?
    Confident, competitive, proud, possibly showing off.
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  • Why might Josh be annoyed with JB?
    JB is focusing more on girls than basketball.
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  • Is Josh being confident or showing off? Explain.
    Either answer works with explanation.
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  • Why does Josh say they might hate each other if they didn’t love each other?
    Because they are very competitive.
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  • What does the gym setting tell us about the mood of the game?
    Exciting, intense, chaotic, energetic.
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  • What conflict is developing between Josh and JB?
    JB changing priorities / rivalry.
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