Characters
Who is the character that Malcolm informs Andre is going to do a house check?
Jim Adkins
Ms. Whitaker's murder suicide attempt.
Trying to carbon monoxide poison herself and the kids when she was in the garage by running the car.
The spelling of the detention center Andre was held at.
MacLaren youth correctional facility
What chapter did Sierra move out to stay with the Gustafsons?
Epilogue
Antifa definition
Decentralized Anti-fascist movement
Can you explain how it affected Andre when Marcus put him in zip ties to take him in?
Andre felt as if it was worse than when the officers took him because of everything they heard.
How is the theme of Identity explored in chapter 38 epilogue?
This is explored through Andre’s journey to understand his past and accept what the future has for him.
The college that offered Andre a full-ride.
Morehouse College
Can you hypothesize if Grandpa weren't to have passed away and Andre got offered a full ride at a school out of state?
Andre would have taken the full ride to the college without having many worries about his family.
Interesting fact about the title of each chapter.
They are all the names of songs.
If you were in Andre’s position, would you go and help Sierra, or play it safe and stay home?
Evidence?
What event changed Malcolm's (Andre's dad) and Andre’s relationship in the last chapters?
They begin to mend their strained relationship. They have a conversation where they both express their feelings leading to understanding and connection between them.
What is Andre’s stance on Sierra exposing Mr. Whitaker?
Andre thinks it's too risky and could just end up making things worse for her and her family and she could end up getting hurt.
How does Andre’s relationship with Boogie evolve in these last chapters?
They grow stronger together while supporting each other through all the challenges they face, such as organizing the protesters against the rioters.
What were the Fake Protesters doing to rile people up?
Waving around bats and breaking windows.
What are some adjectives describing Andre in the chapter 38-epilogue?
Cautious, Nervous, Indecisive, Caring, Loyal, Trustful
What decisions does Andre make in chapter 39 and how does it impact his future?
Andre decides to pursue his passion for Music and take it seriously. This was a very big turning point in his life.
What does Andre "Have to do" before going home at the protest?
Livestream a call with Mr. Whitaker
How do Andre’s relationships change by the end of the story?
By the end of the story his relationships with those around him are tested but also strengthened at the same time.
What are the people sent to disturb the protest wearing?
Yellow and Black striped ribbons
What happened to Eric?
(what happened to him)
What is Andre's leverage over Mr. Whitaker that makes him confess?
Andre's locker number.
139
How does Andre's relationship with Mr. Whitaker evolve as the story progresses?
At first, Andre is impressed he would get him a lawyer, and thinks their family is perfect, but Andre later learns that in reality, the Whitakers have many problems and Mr. Whitaker has been agains Andre since day 1 and only was kind to him for his own gain, by ensuring Eric stayed out of trouble.
What happened to the people near the fake protesters that resisted?
They were taken into plateless black vans.