Characters
What is Tarah's boyfriend's name?
Cooper
Perspective
Point of view
What happens when Hakeem gives his oral report in class?
Hakeem gets nervous and stutters as he gives his oral report.
What does Darcy's mom do for a living?
She is an ER nurse.
What is going on with Hakeem's dad?
He has cancer and is taking chemotherapy.
What is Darcy's sister's name?
Jamee
Humiliation
A strong feeling of embarrassment
What is Hakeem's talent?
Hakeem is a song writer and he plays the guitar.
Tarah is in the process of planning something special, what is she planning?
A party
What happens between Roylin and Hakeem when Roylin shows up at Tarah's party?
Roylin teases Hakeem about his stutter. Hakeem becomes angry and punches Roylin. Roylin runs to get away from Hakeem, and then Roylin got shot by a car passing by.
Who is Roylin's sister?
Amberlynn
To flinch or pull away
What offer does Aunt Charlotte make to Darcy?
Aunt Charlotte offers to take Darcy to France the following summer.
How does Darcy feel about her father?
She is angry with him for leaving their family.
What does Hakeem tell Darcy to do about her father?
To give him a second chance.
What character bullies an makes fun of Hakeem?
Roylin
Defiant
Rebellious, to go against
Why does Brisanna resent Darcy?
Brisanna resents Darcy because she has new friends.
What does Darcy want Hakeem to do so he can overcome his fear of speaking in public?
Darcy wants Hakeem to perform in the school talent show.
What is the main reason why Hakeem runs track?
Hakeem runs track to make his father happy.
Who is the main character?
Darcy Willis
Senile
Showing a loss in mental ability
What is the name of the school that Darcy, Tarah and Hakeem attends?
Bluford High School
How does Jamee feel about her father's return?
Jamee is happy to have her father back in her life.
What does Aunt Charlotte think they should do with Darcy's grandmother?
Put her in a nursing home.