Character Analysis
What motivates English throughout this chapter?
English is motivated by his friends to so what they love and cheer for each other when they are going through obstacles.
Why did Rashad want to sue the police department?
To get justice and make Paul face the consequences.
What is theme of the chapter as stated in the presentation?
Enduring hardship can lead to self discovery, assisting people to understand their identity.
What was the name of the store that Rashad’s Dad avoided driving near?
Jerry’s
What motivates Clarissa?
The well being of her patients.
Who says this in the chapter?
“But it ain't just our school. It's all kinds of people. Other schools. Folks in the neighborhood. Different businesses.”
English
What did Rashad and Clarissa talk about in the hospital?
His drawing
What do the many confrontations Rashad goes through in the chapter help him become?
Mature
What was the hashtag that everyone was spreading about Rashad?
#RASHADISABSENTAGAINTODAY
True or False: Clarissa is never able to form a relationship with Rashad?
False
True or False: English could care less about the Paul and Rashad situation.
False
What was Spoony planning to do during the protest?
Have a “Die-In”
What are some of the experiences Rashad went through that led to Rashad realizing who he was?
The hospital, the assault itself, and people advocating for him, etc.
Who tells Rashad that the school has been divided between those who support Paul and those who support him?
His friends (Shannon, Carlos, English)
Why does English support Rashad by making a protest event?
He does this because he wants justice for Rashad.
Does Clarissa or English say this in the chapter?
“Well I'm probably not going to see you so you make sure you take care of yourself.”
Clarissa
When does Rashas realize the severity of the situation?
When he is released from the hospital?
What character helps develop the theme of the chapter?
Rashad
What would be on the T-Shirts they would wear during the protest?
I'm marching. Are you?
What does Clarissa want for Rashad (hint, it ties to what motivates her)
She wants the best for Rashad and hopes he will take care of himself.