Hood Things
What does the term "OG" stand for?
"original gangster"
How old is Will?
Where did Dani die and how old was she?
playground / 8
What floor does Will live on?
Floor 8
Identify the figurative language used: "The nighttime streets were like freshly paved sorrow."
What is simile
a bank robber,
would steal air from the world.
if he could get his hands on it.
hyperbole - stealing air from world
Which NBA has remained completely undefeated (8-0) through the first two rounds of the postseason?
OKC Thunder
Which country is both a continent and a nation?
Australia
What is passed down like a "hand me down t-shirt" from Generation to Generation? Name both the literal and figurative words.
beef/problems
Who taught Shawn the rules?
Who is Buck?
Why did Uncle Mark start selling rocks?
To buy a camera - he lost his first one
How many bullets are in the gun when Will checks it in the elevator?
15
Identify the figurative language used: "Sleep ran from me for what seemed like forever."
What is PERSONIFICATION
THE MIDDLE DRAWER CALLED TO ME,
its awkward centeredness
a sign that what was in it could
and should be used to
set things straight.
personification because the drawer is given human qualities.
The world’s biggest sporting event is kicking off next month (June 2026) across North America. What is it?
The FIFA World Cup
What internal conflict from 1861 to 1865 was fought between the northern and southern states of the U.S.?
American Civil War
What do you tell the police when they ask questions?
NOTHING
What was Shawn getting from the store in the Dark Suns territory?
Eczema soap for his mom
What was left on Shawn when he was murdered?
His gold chain
Give the full name of the person Will knows killed Shawn.
Carlson Riggs
Identify the figurative language in the italics: "I've seen girls waiting at the bus stop make men pitiful pieces of putty"
What is ALLITERATION
No crying.
Not in front of Pop.
Not in front of Dani.
Not in front of none of these people.
Repetition to show the importance of sticking to the rules.
In Attack on Titan which Scout Regiment commander was responsible for developing the Long-Distance Scouting Formation?
Erwin Smith
In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus?
Zeus
When Uncle Mark was selling rocks on the street corner, what is rocks a metaphor for?
drugs
Name all 3 of The Rules
1 - No crying
2 - No snitching
3 - Always get revenge
Who was shot at a payphone? Name and connection to Will.
Pops/Mikey
What did Will's mother say his father died from?
A broken heart
Write a simile comparing friendship to an object or a place: “Friendship is…”
Answers may vary
MY STOMACH JUMPED
into my chest
or my chest fell
into my stomach.
Personification- Stomach is giving human characteristics because it can not acturallly jump.
As of 2026, which male artist holds the crown for the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify, consistently hovering at over 120 million?
A) Drake B) The Weeknd C) Justin Bieber D) Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
How many children does Ms. Carlton (ME) have?
3
What's are 3 other names for guns in the the book?
A cannon. A strap.
A piece. A biscuit.
A burner. A heater.
A chopper. A gat.
A hammer
A tool
What is Will and Shawn's last name?
Holloman
What is it called when you rearranging letters to make new words (canoe = ocean)
An ANAGRAM
Name the 3 reasons Will thinks he is correct about who killed Shawn.
1 - Turf
2 - Crime shows
3 - Had to be
Personify a cell phone (think about something a phone does, now make it a human verb)
Answers may vary
uncomfortable being
crammed in this
stupid
steel box
this vertical coffin
What do Drake's 3 albums spell out and name them?
HIM- Habibti, Iceman and Maid of Honour.
Name TWO of California's candidates for govenor.
Xavier Becerra Chad Bianco Steve Hilton Matt Mahan Katie Porter Tom Steyer Tony Thurmond Antonio Villaraigosa