The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

The Crossover is a novel in verse about brotherhood and basketball. Its author, Kwame Alexander, aims to reach a wide variety of readers, including reluctant ones, through sports stories that are really about family, love, and friendship.

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The Crossover Novel Study Quizzes

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Comprehension Questions

This set of 80 comprehension questions is designed to assess students’ understanding of key events, factual details, . The questions are intentionally non-complex to suit a range of student abilities and to encourage both recall and reflection.

.Events & Facts (60 Questions)

These questions target students’ reading comprehension and recall skills. They focus on identifying specific events, character actions, and factual information from the text. This section ensures students are paying attention to key plot points and narrative developments.

. Critical Thinking & Analysis (20 Questions)

These questions encourage students to go beyond surface-level details and think critically about character motivations, cultural context, and consequences. They may not have one “right” answer, but should show that the student can interpret the text and form logical conclusions.

Crossword Puzzle:

This activity relates to the characters and events in the story, reinforcing key elements through an interactive and engaging format.

This comprehensive assessment tool tests students' understanding of both the surface-level and more nuanced aspects of the story.