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Falling Short
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What grade are Marco and Isaac starting? | 6th grade |
| How does Marco describe his size? | fun-sized |
| How does Marco hate being described | cute or adorable |
| What does Isaac call his mom and dad? | Amá and Apá |
| What kind of business does Isaac's mom own? | a resaurant |
| Who does Marco walk in on in the bathroom at Isaac's house? | Isaac's grandmother or Abuelita |
| What does Isaac suggest Marco do with his back pack when they get to school the first day? | carry it instead of roll it |
| How does Marco like to categorize kids? | like fish at the pet store |
| What type of fish does Marco identify Isaac as? | a community fish |
| What grade where Marco and Isaac in when they met? | kindergarten |
| What program at school is Marco identified for? | GATE or Gifted and Talented Education |
| What is the name of Marco's math teacher? | Mr. Slaughter |
| Who goes by the nickname Dos Esquis? | Alexxander |
| What team do Alexxander and Isaac both love? | the Lakers |
| What is the one class Isaac and Marco have together? | PE |
| What is the name of the kid with the frosted hair? | Byron Miller |
| What happens to Isaac after he races Byron in PE? | He throws up on Mr. Chavez's new shoes. |
| Who does the school nurse call to come pick up Isaac? | his dad |
| What announcement does Mr. Chavez make about the basketball team? | That there will only be one team this year. |
| Who tells Marco he should try out for basketball too? | Ryan and Nick |
| What is the name of the famous basketball player Ryan tells Marco about? | Muggsy Bogues |
| How does Marco try to learn about basketball at first? | by watching videos |
| Whose death really upset Isaac's father? | his sister's |
| Who does Marco ask his mom to call to teach him basketball? | his dad |
| What does Marco text Isaac when he's outside his window and wants to come in? | Little pig, little pig |
| What does Isaac say makes Marco more qualified than a therapist with a Harvard degree? | a father who can't keep a promise |
| What does Dos Equis say he's going to post on the internet? | A video of Isaac throwing up on Mr. Chavez's feet. |
| What happens to Dos Equis when Isaac tries to grab his phone? | He falls backward and hurts his ankle. |
| Why does Marco's mom want to take him to the doctor? | His finger is swollen. |
| Why doesn't Marco agree to join the robotics club? | He says he's got to get ready for basketball tryouts. |
| How long does Marco's doctor tell him he needs to avoid any kind of exercise? | one week |
| What position would Isaac rather play than point guard? | shooting guard |
| What does handles mean in basketball? | dribbling well |
| How does Isaac tell Marco to shoot the ball? | underhand/granny shot |
| What position does Isaac teach Marco to play? | defense |
| Who does Isaac stay with while his mom takes his Abuelita to the doctor? | Marco |
| What does Marco forget to do because he's watching basketball videos? | his homework |
| What causes Marco to start panicking while doing his math homework? | a math problem he can't figure out |
| Where does Marco go when he's having the anxiety attack about his math homework? | Isaac's house |
| Who completes Marco's math homework for him? | Isaac |
| What does Marco do to thank Isaac for finishing his homework for him? | Marco makes him breakfast. |
| What does Marco earn for completing the difficult math homework problem? | a homework pass |
| Why does Marco get called to the principal's office? | He missed his first period class. |
| Who is going to be the basketball coaching assistant? | Dos Equis |
| Who do Ryan and Nick refuse to play with? | Byron |
| Why does Byron get kicked off the team? | He bullied Marco |
| Why does Isaac get mad at Marco during tryouts? | Marco knocks the ball loose from Isaac while defending him. |
| What happens to Marco during tryouts? | He hurts a finger on his other hand. |
| Why is Marco jealous of Isaac after tryouts? | His dad is proud of him. |
| Why is Isaac's dad in the hospital? | He was in a car accident. |
| What number does Marco get on his jersey? | 1 |
| What does Alonzo bring for the team to drink after the game? | watermelon juice |
| What happens to everyone who drinks the watermelon juice? | They get sick. |
| Who ties the championship game with a free throw? | Marco |
| Who makes the winning shot in the championship game? | Isaac |
| How does Marco categorize kids who don't get along with others and pick on other kids? | aggressives |
| What does Ms. Kempe announce at the end of class on the first day that causes her students to cheer? | She doesn't give homework. |
| Why doesn't Isaac win the race against Byron in PE? | He didn't run all 3 laps. |
| What nickname does Nick give Marco? | Mugs |
| Where does Marco complete Isaac's homework? | in a bathroom stall |
| Who is the only girl on the basketball team? | Deni |
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mrsadams13
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