Characters
Characters TWO
This or That
Critical Thinking
What did Lionel DO!
100
This character wants Lionel to focus more on school and less on basketball. He is hard on Lionel....?
Who is Dad
100
This character is the captain of the varsity basketball team at Bluford. He teams up with Okam. He is???
Who is Steve Morris
100
Dontrell tells Lionel that the video is online of him... Scoring on Steve Morris OR Screaming at Mrs. Henley
What is Scoring on Steve Morris
100
This character is Aunt Mimi's... Lionel has to babysit her sometimes???
Who is Sahara
100
When Lionel didn't finish his "AMERICAN DREAM" story what did Lionel do? A.) Lionel went to see Mrs. Henley after school. B.)Lionel went to Malika's house for tutoring. C.) Lionel went to tryouts for basketball.
What is C.) Lionel went to tryouts for basketball.
200
This character says "I usually don't date basketball players."
What is Malika
200
This man is the old coach of Coach Hodden. He is nice to Lionel when Lionel shoots in the empty court...?
Who is Coach Barber.
200
WHICH STATEMENT IS RIGHT? Lionels basketball team won the summer police league. or Lionels basketball team won the Bluford public school league.
What is The summer Police League (THE Greene Street)
200
The poem Harlem is read by Lionel... But how did he learn to read the poem for Mrs. Henley?
Lionel memorizes the poem from his sister.
200
When Ms. Spencer tells Lionel he has to get his grades up in her office Lionel decides to?? A.) Quit school and go to mom's military base B.) Quit school and go to Jamar's house C.) Go to after school programs and live at Jamar's.
What is B.) Quit school and go to Jamar's house.
300
This characters mother is away in the army. She is pretty smart for her young age...
What is Kendra
300
Which Character lives at dad's to help out around the house?
Who is Aunt Mimi
300
Lionels nightmare is of? Dad cheating with Denise or The people in Lionels lift in a mirror which shatters.
What is The people in Lionels mirror and then Lionel see's himself as the mirror shatters.
300
Lionel hates being called stupid.. What happened to Lionel when he was younger?
Lionel was called stupid for messing up the word mosquito
300
Lionel told mom what when he talked to her on the phone? A.) Lionel told mom he was reading poetry in school. B.) Lionel told mom he was struggling in school. C.) Lionel told mom he was reading Shakespeare in school.
What is A.) Reading poetry in school.
400
This character's grandson was shot?
Who is Mrs. Walker
400
This character sets a pick for Steve. He bumped into Lionel, allowing for Steve to dunk....?
Who is Okam
400
Lionel tells his science teacher? He can't participate since he is feeling sick. OR He can't read and write in science class.
What is He can't participate, lying that he is sick.
400
Why did Mrs. Walker become mean?
She is bitter and jealous because her grandson was killed.
400
Lionel does what when he quits school and goes to Jamars? A.) Punches Andre in the face. B.) Dives into the swimming pool and hits his neck. C.) Smells smoke and drinks illegally.
What is C.) Smells smoke and drinks illegally.
500
This character is 6 foot 6 inches. He plays center for Bluford High School and Lionel runs into him at practice.
Who is Okam
500
This character is nice to Lionel at basketball tryouts and teams up with Lionel?
Who is Keith
500
Lionel gets elbowed by Steve Morris leaving???? A.) Lionel to gain respect from the school. B.) Lionel to punch Steve Morris in the face. C.) Lionel to gain Dez as a friend.
What is A.) Gain respect from the school.
500
Jamar used to be a lot like Lionel, but now uses alcohol and drugs to relieve his stress. What happened in Jamars life for him to go down the wrong path?
Jamar's mom passed away and he figured he could just work at the carwash.
500
What did Lionel do about the NOTE situation/school situation? (Hint-first four chapters of the story.)
Acceptable Answers: Forged dads name and turned it in. He brought in a fake signature and memorized the poem.
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