The Book Itself
What incident did Mrs. Lynch encounter while teaching this book?
Some crazy lady got upset and tried to get her in trouble
What organization is Rashad apart of?
The ROTC
What happens to Rashad at Jerry's?
A police officer racially profiles him and beats him
What item is involved with Rashad's beating at Jerry's?
Bag of chips
Why did the authors write this book?
To bring awareness to racism and white privilege, and how these issues can impact everyone differently
Who is the kid Paul beats up for bullying Quinn?
Marc Blair
Who unexpectedly shows up in Rashad's hospital room?
Katie Lansing or the woman Rashad tripped over in the store
What is the name of the comics Rashad used to collect?
The Family Circus
Name one literary technique used in All American Boys, and give an example
Open ended question
What is Quinn's main internal conflict?
The struggle of whether to stay silent about Rashad's beating
Who does Rashad befriend while in the hospital?
Mrs. Fitzgerald or Clarissa
What is Rashad's hobby?
Drawing/art
What social issue does All American Boys explore?
Racism, police brutality, racial profiling
Who is the character that makes Quinn reflect on Rashad's beating?
Jill
What do some of the students at Rashad's school do in response to his beating?
Organize protests, launch a social media hashtag, graffiti
What does Quinn's Shirt say?
"I'm marching, are you?"
Who are the two authors of All American Boys?
Jason Reynolds and Brenden Kiely
What is the name of Spoony's girlfriend?
Berry
What significant story does Rashad's father tell him about?
The story of Darnell Shackleford, the boy he paralyzed
What real life artist does Rashad mention several times?
Aaron Douglass