The protagonist of the novel, this character is faced with many tough choices.
Roylin Bailey
The name of the school Roylin attend.
Bluford High School
This is where Mr. Miller will be buried.
The basement
This is what Roylin dumps on Amberlynn's head.
Bucket of soapy water
How much money did Roylin take from Mr. Miller?
$250
The love interest of Roylin Bailey, this character just transferred into Bluford High School.
Korie Archer
"Are you in trouble with the wrong people? What do you need this for?!"
Who said this?
Mrs. Bailey
Tried to be Roylin's friend, but Roylin sometimes distances himself from him.
Cooper Hoden
What is the soapy water for that Roylin has to use to clean with?
Dirty hallways
How many days a week does Roylin work at his job?
3 days a week
An old friend of Roylin's; perhaps his only friend.
Mr. Miller
The birthday ages of the two main characters (Roylin and Korie)
16 and 17
What did Roylin and Mr. Miler play with?
This character comes over to help the Bailey family with watching the kids.
Darcy Wills
What kind of car does Roylin drive?
Honda
The character that got into trouble for shooting Roylin Bailey.
Londell James
How much does the necklace cost?
Two Hundred and Ninety-Nine dollars ($299)
What is keeping Roylin from thinking about Mr. Miller?
Seeing Korie and seeing her excitement from the necklace
What did Roylin's mom say she would do to Roylin?
That she would send him away if his bad attitude continues. "It'll break my heart, but I'll do it!"
The place where Roylin works.
The Golden Grill
This character is the meanest teacher in all of Bluford High School and also the history teacher.
Ms. Eckerly
What is the mascot of the Bluford High School; the football team mascot?
Bluford Buccaneers
Who is Tuttle?
The stinky building manager who torments Roylin
What did Roylin say about Darcy's cheap jewelry?
"I would never buy you something that cheap if you dated me"
Why doesn't Mr. Miller keep his money in a bank?
The banks went "belly up", which is to say they lost their clients' money and had to go into foreclosure.