Characters
Who is Jordan's guide at RAD?
Liam
What is the name of the school that Jordan attends?
Riverdale Academy Day School
What type of school would Jordan prefer to attend?
Art School
Why does Jordan not like his new art class at first?
Jordan thinks abstract art is lame.
"This is where you're supposed to tell me that no one really thinks I'm weird. Even though they really do."
Alexandra.
Name an example of how Liam demonstrates that he wants to be Jordan's friend.
2. He shares his gamer tag with him.
3. He invites him to his house.
4. He encourages him about soccer.
5. He buys him NBA2K and a pair of Grapevine Groves shorts.
What can we infer as to why Jordan puts on his hoodie and wears sunglasses when riding the bus through Washington Heights?
He's trying to look tough.
Why does Alex wear puppets on her hand?
She’s covering up a scar from when she got burned
Why was Drew insulted when he first received his Secret Santa gifts?
He thought the gifts were racist stereotypes
"I have to admit. I'm very surprised by this, Jordan. I had no idea that you were so...so angry."
Ms. Rawle
What qualities describe Andy's personality?
Rude, selfish, uses racial microaggressions
How does the setting effect Jordan's baseball team?
It’s freezing cold outside so everyone is miserable.
What metaphor does Jordan's grandpa use to describe being friends with Liam and Drew at the same time.
Chinese Food (having General Tso's and Pepper Steak at the same time!)
What does Ms. Rawle tell Jordan's parents at the parent/teacher conferences?
Jordan and Drew are being anti-social and not socializing with the other students
"You don't always have to choose, kiddo. Sometimes let yourself be happy. Just know, that whatever you do, I'll always be proud of you."
Jordan's Grandpa
Why do Jordan and Drew start calling each other different names?
It’s a joke about how Ms. Rawle can never get the African American boys’ names straight.
When Liam invites Jordan over to his house, what does he ask Jordan to do?
Not to judge him.
What is a sign at the end of the book that Jordan truly feels accepted at RAD?
His painting was made into the yearbook cover
Why does Collin, Andy's friend, get expelled from RAD?
He went on an expensive vacation with Andy even though he receives financial aid
"Can your mom make chalupas or is that just a Taco Bell thing?"
Andy
What does Jordan’s dad do over Christmas Break to help Jordan to connect with his culture?
Celebrate every night of Kwanzaa
Listen to jazz and blues music
Watch movies about the African-American experience
What two sports does Jordan play at Riverdale?
Soccer and baseball.
What is the lesson that Jerry Craft hopes his readers will learn from the scene between Alex and Jordan when they are waiting for their rides?
To not judge someone by your first impressions.
He asks Ramon if his mom makes chalupas.
He assumes Drew isn't as smart as him.
"I just don't feel like there's anyone who's like me at this school. I always feel so different."
Liam