Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Jericho Prescott
What is the name of the exclusive club at Frederick Douglass High School?
The Warriors of Distinction
Where do the Warriors first ask Jericho, Josh, and Kofi to help them?
In the school cafeteria
What instrument is extremely important to Jericho?
His trumpet
Who is Jericho’s cousin?
Josh Prescott
Who are Jericho’s two closest friends?
Josh Prescott and Kofi Freeman
What community service project do the Warriors use to recruit new members?
The holiday toy drive
What is the first task the boys are asked to do for the Warriors?
Help with the holiday toy drive
What does Jericho name his trumpet?
Zora
Who usually teases Jericho about girls?
Josh and Kofi
Who is the girl Jericho has a crush on?
Arielle Gresham
How do the Warriors appear to teachers and administrators?
Positive: Respected, helpful, and well-connected
What day of the week does the Warriors meeting take place?
Thursday
What do the Warriors’ jackets symbolize?
Power, status, and belonging
What food do the boys eat at lunch when the Warriors first approach them?
Pizza
Which senior Warrior acts as a main leader and pledge master?
Rick Sharp
What time is the secret meeting Jericho is told to attend?
Midnight
Where is the Warriors meeting held?
At Eddie Mahoney’s apartment building
Why is Jericho conflicted about football vs. music?
Music represents his future, but sports bring popularity
Where are the pledges during the initiation in Chapter 1?
Outside in the mud near a warehouse
Which character uses a wheelchair and makes Jericho think about inclusion?
Eric Bell
What rule about the Warriors is mentioned repeatedly?
The code of silence
What causes tension at Josh’s house party?
An argument about girls being excluded from the Warriors
What does the title “The Battle of Jericho” symbolize so far?
Jericho’s internal struggle
What city is Frederick Douglass High School located in?
Cincinnati