Characters #1
The protagonist of the novel
Who is Will?
Will’s brother who dies at the beginning of the novel
Who is Shawn?
How did Will's brother die?
He was shot
Where does most of the novel take place?
On an elevator
Will’s childhood friend
Who is Dani?
Shawn’s close friend and mentor
Who is Buck?
What does Will want to do when he gets on the elevator?
Find and kill Shawn's killer
Who are the people getting on the elevator?
Ghosts of people who have died from gun violence
The young man suspected of killing Shawn
Who is Riggs?
Will’s uncle who is a wannabe filmmaker
Who is Uncle Mark?
What are the rules?
Don't cry, don't snitch, and get revenge
Where did Will get a gun?
The young man who Shawn killed
Who is Frick?
Shawn’s girlfriend
Who is Leticia?
How does Will change after meeting each character on the elevator?
He becomes less sure of himself
What are Shawn's last words to Will when they reach the lobby?
You coming?
The character who needs eczema cream from the store
Who is Will's mom?
Will’s dad who died when Will was three years old
Who is Mikey?
What major theme does the novel develop?
The cycle of violence
Why was Shawn out the night he was shot?
He was getting eczema cream for his mom