Characters
Which of Donte's parents does he resemble?
mother
Which of the following quotes from the book is a type of figurative language?
"I stop, listening to the wind, the red bird chirping in the tree."
"Words are being carried by the wind."
"Words are being carried by the wind."
Why is Donte sent to the principal's office in the beginning of the book?
He is falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit.
What is a major theme topic in the book?
Racism or Identity
What is fencing?
Who is Donte's brother and how is he different from Donte?
Trey, he has lighter skin, more athletic, confident
Which of the following is a type of figurative language?" **Daily Double**
"I know I should 'turn the other cheek,' 'be stronger,' 'be the better man.'"
"My shirt soaks up milk."
"I know I should 'turn the other cheek,' be stronger,' 'be the better man.'"
Why does Donte first decide to begin fencing?
Alan cares about fencing, and he wants to beat Alan at it.
How does this book reflect the theme of privilege?
Through the difference between the way the school treats Donte and Trey
Is fencing an Olympic sport?
yes
What is the name of Donte's bully?
Alan
Which type of figurative language is below?
My stomach twists.
idiom
What happens at Donte's first fencing match?
He loses.
What does fencing symbolize in the book?
**DAILY DOUBLE**
overcoming obstacles/proving yourself
Who is the best fencer at Middlefield Prep?
Alan
What is the name of Donte's fencing coach?
Arden Jones
What type of figurative language is below?
"Swords clash, metal clicks, feet shuffle."
onomatopoeia
How does Coach first respond to Donte when he asks him to teach him how to fence?
He says NO!
What message does the book send about perseverance?
If you work hard and don't give up, you can succeed.
What is a "bout" in fencing?
a match between two fencers
She is his lawyer who helps him stand up against the injustice.
"Fury overtakes me."
personification
Why does Trey start fencing with Donte and Coach after he initially said no?
He was fencing at Middlefield Prep, but Alan challenge him to a match and Trey lost. Then, Trey and Donte faced off against Alan and the other boys on the team.
various answers
How does fencing help Donte outside of the sport?
It teaches him patience, self-control, discipline.