Slam By Walter D Myers
Greg "Slam" Harris is a seventeen-year-old who thinks he is all that on the court -- and he's not that far off. He can play point guard and slam dunk the ball, making him a tough combination for a defender to handle. The problem is that this year Slam is at a new school, and here his new coach and teammates don't give him the respect he thinks he deserves, and his teachers just won't get off his back about his grades.
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Who is the main character ?
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Greg Harris
- B.
Mike Montgomery
- C.
Jose Sanchez
- D.
Jay Gatz
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A. Greg HarrisExplanation
The main character in the story is Greg Harris.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is Greg nickname?
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Slam
- B.
Mj
- C.
Lbj
- D.
Kobe
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A. Slam -
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What Scchool does Greg attend?
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Latimear
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Fhs
- C.
Ehs
- D.
MJHS
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A. LatimearExplanation
Greg attends Latimear School.Rate this question:
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Who does Greg live with?
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Mom,dad, and little brother
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Mom
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Grand mom
- D.
Uncle
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A. Mom,dad, and little brotherExplanation
Greg lives with his mom, dad, and little brother.Rate this question:
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Does Greg have a Girl friend?
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Yes
- B.
No
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Maybe
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A. YesExplanation
The given answer "Yes" suggests that Greg does have a girlfriend. This implies that Greg is in a romantic relationship with someone.Rate this question:
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What is her name?
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Miaisha
- B.
SUmmer
- C.
Bolivia
- D.
Lisa
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A. MiaishaExplanation
The given question asks for the name of a person, and the correct answer is Miaisha.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is Gregs Bestfriend
- A.
Ice
- B.
Mike
- C.
Icy Hot
- D.
Kobe
Correct Answer
A. IceExplanation
The correct answer is "Ice" because the question asks for Greg's best friend, and "Ice" is the only option that matches this description. The other options, Mike, Icy Hot, and Kobe, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as potential answers.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What Sport does Greg Play?
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Basketball
- B.
Soccer
- C.
Ping Pong
- D.
Football
Correct Answer
A. BasketballExplanation
The correct answer is basketball because it is stated in the question "What Sport does Greg Play?" and the option "Basketball" is provided as one of the choices.Rate this question:
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How old is Greg?
- A.
!5
- B.
12
- C.
16
- D.
17
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D. 17Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is 17. This implies that Greg is 17 years old.Rate this question:
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What is Greg's Dream?
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Nba
- B.
NFL
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MLB
- D.
NHL
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A. NbaExplanation
Greg's dream is to play in the NBA.Rate this question:
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How is Greg's Grades ?
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Good
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Excellent
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Horrible
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Descent
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C. Horrible -
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How tall is Greg ?
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6'1
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6'2
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5'10
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6'4
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D. 6'4 -
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What is Greg's little brother name?
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Mike
- B.
Nice
- C.
Jordan
- D.
Derek
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D. Derek -
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Does Ice Play Basketball?
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Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Use to but not anymore
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The given answer "Yes" suggests that ice does play basketball. However, without any further context or information, it is difficult to determine the validity of this answer. It is possible that this answer is a joke or a play on words, as ice is typically not capable of physical activity such as playing basketball. Without additional information, it is best to consider this answer as a humorous or nonsensical response.Rate this question:
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What does Ice do that Greg dislikes ?
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Selling drugs
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Hoeing
- C.
Smoke
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A. Selling drugsExplanation
The correct answer is "selling drugs". This means that Ice engages in the activity of selling drugs, which Greg dislikes.Rate this question:
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When does Ice admit to quitting the drug life?
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The end
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Never
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Soon
- D.
Eventually
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A. The endExplanation
Ice admits to quitting the drug life at the end.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who wins the championship game between Carver and Latimear?
- A.
Latimear
- B.
Draw
- C.
Carver
Correct Answer
A. LatimearExplanation
Based on the given options, the team that wins the championship game between Carver and Latimear is Latimear.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Did ice and Greg Fight?
- A.
No
- B.
Yes
Correct Answer
A. NoExplanation
The given answer "No" indicates that ice and Greg did not fight.Rate this question:
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Where does the story take place?
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New York
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Harlem
- C.
Manhattan
Correct Answer
A. New YorkExplanation
The story takes place in New York.Rate this question:
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Did Greg get help with his grades?
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Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Based on the question and the given answer options, it can be inferred that Greg did receive help with his grades.Rate this question:
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