Vocabulary
The state of being extremely poor
poverty
Describe Liam's family and the relationship he has with them.
Not as close a Jordan's. They keep to themselves and don't really talk to each other. Dad is always working and Liam is not always nice to his Mom.
Name one thing Drew gets for Secret Santa.
Cookies shaped like basketballs, KFC gift certificate, chocolate Santa
Protagonist.
Describe Jordan's drawing "judging a book by it's cover."
it seems that most of the people in his school, including his teachers, tend to judge books by their covers. In more literal terms, everyone tends to judge people and make assumptions about them based on how they look.
Who is Drew's Secret Santa?
Ashley
Showing courage or resolve.
Gritty.
Why does Jordan's Dad seem sad after he drops Jordan off at Liam's house?
He doesn't feel like he's been a good enough Dad and has provided him with enough. That Jordan will see all the fancy things Liam has and think that's what is really the most important.
What does Jordan get as his Secret Santa gift?
Brownies or a book called Amulet
Densely populated city or town.
Urban
What is the meaning behind Jordan's drawing in Chapter 9 "Jordan is Souled out"?
He is losing is African American identity the more he is at RAD and surrounds himself with students who do not share his culture and identity.
What did Jordan make for Ashley for Secret Santa?
A sweet potato pie