Question 1

What inferences can we make based on the poem, 'Mom shouts'?

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Their mom is really worried about their dad and he needs to listen to her and go to the doctor.

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Their mom is overreacting and causing unnecessary stress.

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Their mom doesn't care about their dad's health.

Question 2

From the poem, 'hy-per-ten-sion' we learn what it means, but what else do we learn?

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Their dad has high blood pressure, and it seems that’s how their grandfather died.

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Their dad is a doctor specializing in hypertension.

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Their dad loves drinking hyper-caffeinated beverages.

Question 3

What does the poem, 'How Do You Spell Trouble?' reveal about Josh and JB’s relationship?

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They are close and they take care of each other.

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They constantly fight and argue with each other.

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They always compete against each other and try to outdo one another.

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They don't like each other and prefer to be alone.

Question 4

What does the poem, 'Bad News' reveal about Josh? What does it reveal about his mom?

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It reveals that Josh takes care of his brother, and his mom is pretty tough on them.

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It reveals that Josh is lazy and doesn't like taking responsibility.

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It reveals that Josh is always causing trouble and getting into trouble.

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It reveals that Josh's mom spoils him and gives him everything he wants.

Question 5

What lesson can be inferred from the line, 'The sky is the limit; always shoot for the sun.'?

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The lesson is to aim high and strive for the best.

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The lesson is to enjoy the beauty of the sky and nature.

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The lesson is to never aim too high and be realistic.

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The lesson is to always play basketball during the day.

Question 6

What is the mood of the poem, 'Mom shouts'?

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Serious, angry, tense, then comical.

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Happy and lighthearted.

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Sad and melancholic.

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Confused and uncertain.

Question 7

What is the theme of the poem, 'Basketball Rule #3'?

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The theme is perseverance and never giving up.

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The theme is the joy of playing basketball.

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The theme is teamwork and working together.

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The theme is the importance of following rules.

Question 8

What can we infer about the narrator’s character traits based on the poem, 'Josh’s Play-by-Play'?

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We can infer that the narrator is observant pays close attention.

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We can infer that the narrator is shy and introverted.

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We can infer that the narrator is impatient and easily frustrated.

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We can infer that the narrator is careless and doesn't pay attention.

Question 9

What lesson do you think the twins’ dad is trying to teach Josh in the poem, 'I Missed Three Free Throws Tonight' and 'Basketball Rule #4'?

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He is trying to teach them that they have to work hard and practice a lot in order to improve.

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The lesson is that basketball is just a game and shouldn't be taken seriously.

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The lesson is that winning is everything and losing is unacceptable.

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The lesson is that natural talent is more important than hard work.

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