True or False
Trey is angry whenever his father is brought up because he was a drug dealer and a gangbanger.
False
Lawless was not in a gang, nor did he sell drugs
What is the solution that Malik comes up with to convince Briana to speak out about her experience at school?
They decide to create an artistic music video explaining the song.
What happens between Malik and Briana and what is the result?
Briana and Malik kiss, but it is awkward. Shortly after they get into an argument.
What does Briana ask Malik to do after the robbery that makes him angry?
Not tell his mother what happened
Describe how the superintendent responds to most of the statements and questions by parents and students in the PTA meeting
He states that he can't answer due to the investigation
Jay lost her job at the church when she failed a random drug test
False
The church couldn't afford to pay Jay after the riots
What are some of the things that Emily said about Briana in her blog post?
Her music is violent
She is a bad influence
She was suspended for drug activity
What are Malik and Briana doing when the Crown stops them in the street?
What does Jay discover when she goes to make Briana french toast for breakfast?
Briana is surprised by the fact that she likes Curtis
True
When Bri argues with Malik, she realizes she likes Curtis
What 3 words does Jay say to make Briana feel better and why are they important to Bri?
Jay tells Bri, "I get it."
It means a lot to Briana to be understood.
What are the 2 reasons that Briana does not want to give up her chain?
*must give both reasons
It is the last thing of value they have (could be sold to pay bills)
Describe the relationship between Jay and Briana's grandmother
The grandmother is always accusing Jay of some wrongdoing and blaming her for the difficulties in her life.
She blames her for her situation and gossips about her behind her back.
What do Jay and the superintendent have in common?
The superintendent is a recovering alcoholic and Jay is a recovering drug addict
Sonny secretly has a crush on Briana
False
Sonny is gay
What is Briana's immediate reaction after reading Emily's blog post about her?
Briana goes live on Instagram
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the name of the Crown who robbed Briana and what reasons does he give for taking the change?
Must answer both parts of the question
Kane
He wants it as payback for the lyrics in her song and for the way her father (Lawless) represented himself when he was alive.
Why does Briana's grandmother try to get Trey and Briana to move in with her?
She says they don't deserve to live they way they are living.
She is also still grieving the loss of her son.
When Jay talks to the superintendent at the PTA meeting, she takes the opportunity to do what?
She introduces him to Briana, and also applies for the job of secretary
When the lights go out at the house, Jay finally realizes that she needs help and asks Briana's grandfather for money to pay the bill.
False
Bri's grandparents show up unexpectedly and her grandfather insists that Jay take the money.
What is hypocritical about Emily's blog post?
She also talks about protecting the innocence of her child, but doesn't acknowledge that Briana is also a child.
When Briana calls Aunt Poo after the robbery, she thinks it is so Poo will go after the Crown and get revenge, but she later realizes that was not the real reason. What was the real reason?
She needed her aunt.
What is the opportunity that DJ Hype calls Briana with at the end of the chapter?
He tells her that he got her an interview on a radio show
What does Karen Pittman say about how the school has changed since the new kids started being bussed over? Does she agree with the changes?
She says that the school has gone downhill. She says that there is more security now and she agrees that there is a need.