Edwin Black
Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield
Dene Oxendene
Tony Loneman
Bill Davis & Calvin Johnson
Jacquie Red Feather
Pop Culture Trivia
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How does Edwin reach out to his father?
Through social media (Facebook)
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Why does Opal's family choose to move to Alcatraz? (There are two reasons)
They got evicted, and they moved to Alcatraz because of the occupation.
100
What is Dene's tag?
Lens
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What disorder does Tony have?
Fetal Alchohol Syndrome
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Why does Bill go to jail?
Stabbing someone.
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Who does Jacquie see at the AA meeting?
Harvey
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What was Pixar's first feature-length film?
Toy Story
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What happens at the end of Edwin's chapter, when he does a sit up?
He finally defecates, and is no longer constipated.
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Who did Opal befriend on the island?
Rocky, Harvey's brother
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What does Dene do when his mother breaks down crying over the death of his uncle?
He films her with his pistol gripped camera
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When Tony visits his mom in jail, he says "Don't ____ " What did he tell her not to say to him?
Call him "simple."
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Why doesn't Bill like Edwin?
He thinks he is coddled and lazy. A "man baby."
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What does Jacquie do with the bottles of alcohol from the minifridge?
She throws them into the pool.
200
What Gen Z term was the Oxford "Word of the Year" in 2024?
Brain rot
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What opportunity does Karen want Edwin to explore?
The internship at the Indian Center.
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Why did the group Indians of All Tribes occupy Alcatraz?
To establish a cultural center/ place of education for Native peoples.
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Who was the childhood friend that Lucas (Dene's uncle) mentions in this chapter?
Opal
300
Describe Tony and Octavio's plan for robbing the powwow, and why Tony is hesitant about it.
They are going to use 3D printed guns, but real bullets. Tony will stash the bullets near the metal detectors. This will be very challenging for him because he used to dance in powwows, and it's very connected to his culture.
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Why is Octavio upset at Calvin?
Someone robbed Calvin and took drugs that belonged to Octavio.
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Why is this image important? There are multiple answers!
Jacquie has spiderweb tattoos; Jacquie compares the minifridge to a spiderweb
300
What NFL team has the most wins of all time?
Green Bay Packers
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What is the name of Edwin's father, and who is he connected to outside of this chapter?
Harvey. Opal and Jacquie met him on the island.
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Why did Opal leave Two Shoes on the island?
He was all "chewed up" and she noticed that she "couldn't see the shine in his eyes anymore."
400
Describe Dene's proposal for his documentary. Who does he want to film, and why?
Dene wants to film Native people telling their stories. He wants to be removed from the filming process, because he doesn't want to direct their stories. He wants to tell the story of Urban Native Americans, because he feels like there are too many stereotypes.
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What important relationship does Tony have in common with Octavio?
They both have grandmothers that they care deeply about.
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Does Calvin support Octavio's plan to rob the powwow?
No, he doesn't want to rob the people he works with.
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What strange thing does Opal text Jacquie about?
Orvil finding spider legs in his leg
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What is the only edible food that never goes bad?
Honey
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How is a struggle for identity a theme in the Edwin Black chapter? Be specific
He feels conflicted about his Native heritage, because he is half white and was raised by his mother.
500
Describe the connection between this image and the chapter.
Teddy Roosevelt supposedly saved a bear's life, but in reality, he asked another person to kill it with a knife.
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What word does Dene see the boy "tag" on the Bart train?
Emt
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How does Tony's perception of himself change once he puts on his regalia?
He thinks of himself as a dancer, and an "Indian." He doesn't see the Drome anymore.
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What about Bill's background do you think best explains his contempt for the younger generation?
He is a veteran, and he went to prison, and he believes their issues pale in comparison.
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When Jacquie looks at Opal's face in the picture she sent, what does she imagine that Opal is thinking?
Hint: It has to do with Jacquie's grandsons, who Opal is taking care of.
"Come get them, they're yours"
500
How many Academy awards did the movie Titanic win?
11