Directions: Read the poem “Questions" on pages 210-211 and the poem "I don't think I'll ever get used to" on page 213 of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander.* Then answer each item.
1. This item has two parts. Answer PART A; then answer PART B.
Read these lines from the poem "Questions."
"Don't you see I need to be here so they can fix the
damage that's been done to my heart?
Who's gonna fix the damage that's been done to mine?"
PART A: What is the meaning of damage as it is used by Josh's dad in the context of the second
line?
a. loneliness
b. mistake
c. injury
d. Worry