| A | B |
| rim | edge |
| marveled | were filled with wonder, awe |
| hoop | ring |
| swatted | slapped at |
| fouled | broke a rule |
| jersey | uniform shirt |
| speechless | without words, amazed |
| setting (time) | early evening (night) |
| why Jo got to play (C) | not enough players (E) |
| why Jo hid being a girl (C) | boys wouldn't let her play (E) |
| Important lesson in story | Don't judge others by looks |
| why Jo kept quiet about "dunk" | they might think she didn't know bball |
| most exciting part (climax) | everyon saw that Jo was Joanna |
| boy that changed the most | T.J. (HOW?) |
| Joanna can "leave her hat home" (E) | She is a good player (C) |