Chapters 1-7
What was the unwritten law?
To stay away from gangs
What did Romiette think of Julio?
Handsome, Nice and different from other boys in the school
How were Julio and his father different?
They both have a different perspective on African American people
What was the voice in Romi's drowning dream? What did Romiette tell her mom about the dream?
It was Julio who was in her dream, and she told her mom that it was a blur.
Definition for persons who show unacceptable sexual behavior; deviants
Perverts
What kind of guy is Romiette looking for?
She wants a boy who wonders if there're more planets and adopts children
Why did Julio continue in Spanish One, even though he could speak spanish fluently?
He wanted to get an easy A in the class
What happened to the ruin the mood after Romiette and Julio exchanged gifts in the cafeteria?
Rashad and Terrell who hung with ganghangers stpped at their table. And they stared at them.
What was Destiny's view on the trouble the gang was making for Romiette and Julio?
Destiny's view is that Romiette should tell someone she trusts
Definition for a small raised platform used for public speaking; lectern
Podium
Why was Romiette terrified of water?
She took swimming when she was little and if she's in the middle of the pool she is really scared that if she is going to drown
What was Destiny's reaction to Romiette meeting a boy on the internet? And what advice did she give her?
She was really shocked and she told her that it was really safe
Who came to visit Romiette at the boutique? What message did she give Romiette?
Malaka came to visit Romiette and the advice she gave her was that for her to be careful since she hangs out with Julio.
What did Julio's father fear about black people?
Julio's father hates black people because the love of his life was killed by one
Definition for having an influence over; controlling
Dominating
What did Romiette notice about the voice in her dream?
It was a man's voice that she didn't know
How did talking Romiette make Julio feel?
It made him really happy
What did Julio promise to do for Romiette?
He promised to protect her with all his life no matter what challenges coming up
What did Julio and his father argue about? What surprised Julio about his reaction?
They argued about Black people, and it surprised Julio because he was yelled back
Definition for having royal or high-class qualities
Regal
Why was Julio so angry?
He was angry that ben bumped into him and he moved here
According to Ben how do most of the people in the school react to gangs?
Sacred and don't do anything at all
What coincidence did they notice about their names?
They were almost like the ones in the play but backwards. Like Romeo and Juliet.
How did Ben suggest Julio should try to get his dream job at the TV station?
He should try to talk to Romi's Dad
Definition for concerned with study of nature of life and reality
Philosophical