Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Why is basketball so important to Slam?

A) He thinks it is more important than his schoolwork.

B) It is an activity that he believes will impress Mtisha.

C) He sees it as an opportunity to escape his home life.

D) It is an activity where Slam feels most like himself.

2. Based on the evidence in the novel, which of the following options best describes the Harlem neighborhood Slam lives in?

A) Having few opportunities

B) Dangerous

C) Idyllic

D) A good place to grow up

3. Why is Mtsiha reluctant to develop a relationship with Slam?

A) She is concerned about Slam’s character.

B) She believes Slam is using her.

C) She wants to play hard to get.

D) She thinks Slam is too immature for a relationship.

4. What best explains how Slam experiences character growth in the novel?

A) He learns to respect Coach Nipper and his other teammates.

B) He becomes closer to Mtisha, learning to respect her.

C) He begins to take responsibility for his actions on and off the court.

D) He gains control of his anger by using calming strategies.

5. What might the reader infer is more important to Coach Nipper than winning a game?

A) A cohesive team

B) His pride

C) Peer pressure

D) Accolades

6. What happens to Slam’s attitude as he continues to struggle in school?