Characters
Who Said This Quote?
Symbols
Rashad
Quinn
100
The name of Guzzo's only girl cousin
Who is Jill
100
"Let me make something clear. I don't need ROTC. I don't want to be part of no military family."
Who is Rashad
100

Rashad uses this symbol to help him cope with what happened.

What is Art

100

Rashad is a talented __________

What is artist

100

Quinn lost this person when he was young. 

Who is his dad.

200
This character mistakes Rashad for a shoplifter.
Who is Paul Galluzzo
200
"There's no better opportunity for a Black boy in this country than to join the army."
Who is Rashad's father
200

For many of the players, basketball symbolizes this. 

What is their future/making it out.

200

The reason Rashad's father quit the police force. Rashad learned this family secret about his father

What is when Rashad's father was a police officer he shot and paralyzed a youth.

200

Quinn felt closest to this person, but decided not to take their side by the end of the book. 

Who is Paul Galluzzo?

300

This character is Rashad's brother.

Who is Spoony.

300
"On Friday nights, there were only two things on my mind: getting the hell out of the house and finding the party. "
Who is Quinn
300

This symbol has multiple meanings; sometimes, it symbolizes distraction while other times it symbolizes awareness. It's also an iconic Kendrick song ;)

What is TV

300

Rashad's favorite Harlem Renaissance artist and painter was

Who is Aaron Douglas

300

At the end of the novel, Quinn wants most to see this person: "...the guy I hadn't seen one week earlier."

Who is Rashad.

400
This character was the captain of the basketball team.
Who is English Jones
400

"People have it all backward. They do...I'm sorry, but my brother did the right thing. He has to make tough calls."

Who is Guzzo

400

This symbol changes depending on how it is represented. For example, pictures of it change the public's view on Rashad.

What are uniforms.

400

Rashad's crush that he planned to party with on Friday.

Who is Tiffany

400

Quinn is best known for this move when he plays basketball.  

What is a "mean jumpshot."

500
The book was written by two authors. Name one of the two authors of the book.
Who is Jason Reynolds or Brendan Kiely
500
He wrote the sidewalk graffiti …"Rashad IS Absent Again Today"
Who is Carlos
500

These two symbols are banned by Coach Carney.

What are protests and parties.

500

Rashad says he is part of a "three piece meal." Name the three guys that are Rashad's closest friends. 

Who are Shannon, English, and Carlos. 

500

Quinn and Jill visit these two restaurants over the course of the novel.

What are Burger King and Mother's Pizza.

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