Main Characters
Which character is in the JROTC?
Rashad
Where are all the characters going on Friday night?
a party
What is the name of the store Rashad and Quinn are going to?
Jerry's
What happened to Quinn's dad?
He died in Afghanistan (from an IED - bomb)
The story begins on what day?
Friday
Why does Rashad's dad want him to join JROTC?
Because his dad thinks it is the best opportunity for a black boy
What does Quinn do when he sees Paul beating up Rashad?
runs away
What side of town does Quinn live on?
West side
Carlos is not good at __________________.
Basketball
What did Quinn steal from his mom?
Bourbon
Who are Quinn's friends?
Guzzo and Dwyer
What happened while Rashad was getting his phone from his bag?
a white lady tripped over him
The West side is run down. There are broken street lights, and cop cars constantly patrol the area. Quinn's mom and other parents agree it is not a safe neighborhood. However, Quinn sees no problems with the West side and thinks it is a great place to live.
Who is English Jones? List two things we know about him.
The directions on the first page tell the reader to do what?
Zoom in
Describe how Quinn feels about being compared to his father.
Quinn gets upset being compared to his father. He hates that people expect him to live up to the expectations his father set for him. He also hates being reminded of the fact that his dad is dead.
What is Quinn's plan when he goes to Jerry's with his friends?
to find someone old enough to buy them beer for their party later that night
What does Quinn's home look like/where does he live?
He lives in an apartment-style building ("multifamily buildings" page 29) on the 2nd floor. His mom says they pay "good rent"
Who is Spoony?
Rashad's brother
What was Spoony going to give Rashad before the party?
$20 (page 16)
Why doesn't Rashad have straight A's?
Because he is always sketching or doodling in class (p 9)
Explain why it is important to have a Black and White author write this book together.
possible acceptable answers include:
1) provides perspective
2) makes our characters more authentic
3) allows readers insight into the POV of a Black teen and a White Teen
4) helps us to compare and contrast how people of different skin tones are treated
What is the name of the town this story takes place in?
Springfield
Who is Chief Killabrew?
The JROTC instructor
List four things we know about Carlos
1) bad at basketball (has never made the team)
2) is a senior in high school
3) can drive (drives the boys to the party)
4) does graffiti - his tag is LOS(T)
5) grew up down the street from Rashad
6) he is really nice