Main Characters
This character identifies as agender.
Sasha
How old was Richard during the incident?
16
What is the name of the district attorney in Richard’s case
Nancy O'Malley
True/False: Richard uses his time at CHAD wisely and learns valuable skills for when he gets out.
True
Who is Dashka Slater?
Author of The 57 Bus
Sasha’s mom; worries about them out in public
Debbie
True/False: Richard was tried as a juvenile
FALSE!
Richard’s mom, she is strict and works hard to support the family
Jasmine
Sasha's family (does/doesn't) show up for the court hearing.
Does!
Who is Bill Du Bois?
Richard’s lawyer
Admits that he gets into trouble, but he wants to get help and succeed
Richard
True/False: Sasha's parents never received the apology letters from Richard.
False
Richard’s best friend; was killed by gun violence
Skeet
After the incident on the bus, where was Richard arrested?
Oakland High School
Who was Dan Gale?
The man from the bus that helps save Sasha; they reunite later on
He is an elementary school teacher; Sasha calls him after being burned
Karl (dad)
What was the name of the high school Richard attended?
Oakland High
One of Richard’s friends; got arrested together after fighting
Cherie
How have Sasha’s support systems helped them throughout the course of the book?
- Support from school, peers, family, friends
*Responses may vary*
Principal of Oakland High School
Matin Abdel-Qawi
School truancy officer at Oakland High School; counsels Richard
Kaprice
What is the name of Sasha's high school?
Maybeck High School
Hands Richard a lighter; possibly the person who urges Richard to set a stranger on fire
Jamal
In what ways does Richard's environment impact the choices he's made?
- "tough neighborhood"
- negative peer influence
- lack of intervention (school)
*Responses may vary*
The name given at birth to Debbie and Karl’s son
Luke