Rashad
How does Rashad feel about the way he was treated by the police.
violated.
What did Quinn witness at the start of the book?
Rashad's attack.
What is the book trying to demonstrate with the themes of the book.
Racism/Police brutality.
What is the main theme of the book?
Racism/police brutality.
What literary device does Jason Reynolds utilize with having two main character perspectives?
Dual narration.
How does Rashad's parents react after he was attacked.
They thought he didn't listen and follow instructions.
What sport does Quinn play?
Basketball.
How does the book try to demonstrate real world media bias.
By showing how media outlets can sway news and spread misinformation on Rashad's case.
What Theme is the book trying to demonstrate by making Quinn scared to speak up?
People should never be scared to Speak up and may feel more guilty if silent.
What literary device is used for Quinn's basketball jersey.
Symbolism.
What military program was Rashad a part of in high school. (Some media outlets use it to frame him as a good kid).
Rotc.
Why does Quinn struggle with speaking up throughout the book?
Quinn doesn't know if Rashad was guilty or he deserved what he witnessed.
How does the book demonstrate real world protests?
It shows how people feel impacted by certain events and want to make a change.
What theme is the book trying to portray by making media outlets lie about Rashad and the attack?
Media bias.
What literary device is used during Rashad's "Rinse and repeat" speech.
Repetition.
What character blames Rashad for the beating, saying he should've "listened".
His dad.
What phrase does Quinn repeat that exposes his realization about the attack.
"I could walk away, I could always walk away, that was the difference between me and Rashad."
What chant do protestors use in the book that mirrored "Michael browns" murder protests.
"Hands up, don't shoot"
What theme is the book portraying by making Quinn choose if he should stay silent for Paul or speak up for Rashad?
Silence vs loyalty
What literary device is used when Rashad says "Rinse and repeat, Like i was a car at a wash."?
Simile.
What do protesters chant as a sign to Rashad.
"Rashad is absent again today'
What words does his classmate Jill say to him that inspires him to speak up.
"Silence is Violence."
The phrase "Stop resisting" during Rashad's assault is used to mirror what Real world victim.
Eric garner.
What theme is the author trying to portray with the name of the book?
America isn't always fair to everyone.
What literary device did the Author use when he said "The blood on the pavement looked like a red shadow on his face"?
Imagery/simile.