Symbols in No Way Out
No Way Out
Philadelphia hoods & trivia
Riddles & Dad Jokes
100

What did the gun represent?

A circle of violence

100

What are the 3 rules in the novel?

 1. No Crying, 2. No Snitching, 3. Revenge

100

How many subway stations are on the Broad Street Line

22 stations in total


100

I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

A candle

200

The elevator represents

Represents a, "waiting room" or a, "liminal space" where Will is forced to confront the consequences of his actions.

200

Who was killed by a gunshot

Shawn

200

Along with that...what was the name of the largest , oldest stadium that was there back in the day...hint, named after a President & not the Vet

JFK Stadium

200

I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?

A Bank

300

Where is the setting of this story?

An apartment building in the city (Rough neighborhood)

300

Who is the Protagonist in our story?

Will

300

What neighborhood is PHL (Our Airport) located in?

Technically, none...but 1/2 of it is near Eastwick OR Southwest Philly.

300

The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?

Darkness

400

The hidden meaning of the title....

It refers to the long, difficult path of dealing with loss and the consequences of one's actions.

400

How does Shawn respond in the elevator?




Shawn breaks the rules by crying, showing Will the emotional cost of their lifestyle.

400

How many counties are around Philly? (Only in PA)

BONUS- If you can name them all.

5.

Montco (Where I live)    Philly

Delco                            Lehigh OR Lancaster       

Chester Co

400

Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself?

It was too tired

500

How old was Will?

15

500

What was in the middle drawer?

A gun

500

What is the biggest shopping mall in the Philadelphia area?

King of Prussia



500

Mattie asked me to take out the spider instead of killing it......

I took him out, went to eat...nice guy, he's a web designer :)

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