The Brothers
Important Events
Themes and Lessons
Fun and games
100

Who was Mama pregnant with when Dad was killed?

Lafayette

100

What does Milangro mean?

Miracle

100

How was Ty'ree moving into Mama's room symbolic?

He was the parent now

100

What is Mrs. Dennis' dog's name?

Annie

200

Why does Lafayette call him "New Charlie"?

he changed so much

200

How did Mama die?

diabetic shock

200

Grief is a theme throughout the book.  Name an example of wh. 

Mama death

Daddy death

Old Charlie- New Charlie

200

What club soccer team does Justin play for?

BVB

300

What does Ty'ree do for work?

mailroom manager at a publishing house

300

What did Aunt Cecile want to do?

move Lafayette south with her

300

What was Ty'ree's sacrifice?

He gives up MIT to care for his brothers.

300

What is Mrs. D's dunkin drink?

Mango Pineapple Green Tea

400

Where has Charlie been for the past 2 years?

in juvenile detention- jail

400

Describe Aaron.

Charlie's friend, bad influence, gang member

400

Why does Charlie blame Lafayette for Mama's death?

He was the last to see her alive, guilty because he was in jail

400

Name a country in Mrs. D's heritage.

Italian

Irish

Scottish


500

What crime did Charlie commit?

armed robbery at candy store

500

Who is the narrator?

Lafayette

500

Family is an important theme too.  Who is Lafayette named after?

daddy

500

Where did Mrs. D go to high school?

Hopewell

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