Characters
His character, a high school student and basketball player, becomes the victim of police brutality, sparking a chain of events in the novel.
Who is Rashad Butler?
In response to the incident, the students at Springfield High organize a protest with a powerful slogan. What is the slogan?
What is "Rashad is absent again today"?
Identify the event that triggers the central conflict in "All American Boys," setting the narrative in motion.
What is Rashad's beating by a police officer?
Complete this quote: "You can't change how you look, but you can change __________."
What is "how you see"?
The absence of this item becomes a symbolic representation of injustice and racial profiling in the novel.
What is Rashad's backpack?
Quinn Collins struggles with conflicting loyalties as he navigates his relationship with this influential figure in his life.
Who is Officer Paul Galluzzo?
What public place becomes the setting for the peaceful protest organized by Rashad and Quinn?
What is the Springfield High School gymnasium?
As Rashad's story gains media attention, this event occurs at the high school, leading to tensions and debates among students.
What is the protest organized by Quinn and English?
This character says, "I have never been so afraid of one thing in my life: Black kids."
Who is Quinn Collins?
Identify the symbolic significance of the basketball game in the novel, particularly regarding Quinn's internal conflict.
What is the basketball game symbolizing Quinn's struggle with loyalty and morality?
As a friend of Rashad, this character plays a crucial role in advocating for justice and organizing a protest against police brutality.
Who is English Jones?
What specific event triggers the series of protests and discussions about racism in the novel?
What is the brutal beating of Rashad by a police officer?
The climax of the novel involves a powerful confrontation between two characters. Identify these characters and the setting of the confrontation.
Who are Rashad and Quinn, and the setting is the high school gym?
This character reflects on society, saying, "It's all about how you see us. Your __________ matters."
What is "perspective"?
Identify the symbolic role of the color red in the novel, particularly in relation to Rashad.
What is the color red symbolizing Rashad's pain and the visible consequences of police brutality?
A passionate and influential teacher in the novel, this character encourages students to critically examine societal issues.
Mrs. Tracey
This event showcases the power of unity as students from different backgrounds come together to make a statement against injustice.
School walkout
The novel explores the consequences of actions taken by both Rashad and Quinn. Identify a significant repercussion for each character.
What is Rashad facing physical and emotional trauma, and Quinn dealing with strained relationships and personal growth?
Quinn's sister delivers a significant line: "It's not about being brave, it's about being __________."
What is "present"?
Rashad's artwork becomes a symbol of his struggle and resilience. What does he create, and what does it represent?
What is Rashad's art project, symbolizing his journey toward healing and self-expression?
The owner of the store where Rashad is wrongly accused, this character struggles with the decision to speak out against injustice.
Who is Jerry?
During the protest, Quinn's decision to speak out publicly has a profound impact on another character. Who is affected by Quinn's words?
Who is Guzzo?
Quinn faces a moral dilemma when he discovers a crucial piece of information about the incident. What does he find, and what does he decide to do with it?
What is Quinn finding Paul's bat and deciding to expose the truth?
Which character makes the powerful statement: "They want us to be sorry for who we are. But you can't be sorry for that."
Who is Rashad Butler?
The community protest organized by Quinn and English serves as a powerful symbol for what theme in the novel?
What is community activism against racial injustice?