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Comprehension & Analysis
Characterization
Vocab
100
What is the name of the alternative music school that the boys attend?
The Positivity Centre
100
What type of restaurant did Ray meet Yinka at?
Nigerian
100
Why do we ask comprehension questions?
To check for understanding
100
List 2 traits to describe Ray's father
bitter, aggressive, alcoholic, jealous.....
100
I couldn’t understand the doctor when they conversed using medical ______________.     A- conspiracy     B- jargon     C- miming
B- jargon
200
What are the boy's nicknames?
Tyrone- Pro Justice Prem- Prem de la Prem Ray- X-Ray-X
200
Who finds Ray his apartment?
Marga Man
200
Why do we ask analysis questions?
To encourage people to read between the lines, to break down information, and to make inferences. To encourage people to "build" on their thinking- in order to form original thoughts and opinions, and to make connections.
200
List 2 traits to describe Yinka
kind, generous, intelligent, thoughtful....
200
A synonym of the word improvise is… A- planned B- spontaneous C- scripted D- rehearsed
B- spontaneous
300
Which of the band members has a baby on the way?
Tyrone
300
Who was responsible for the rivalry between Western Alliance and Positive Negatives?
Duncan
300
Give one example of a comprehension question about Gangsta Rap.
Example: Who is Ray? Who is Sam? Who is pregnant with Tyrone's baby? What is the name of the boy's first album?
300
What is a static character?
Static characters do not undergo significant change throughout the story. They have the same ideals, beliefs, and attitudes throughout the story.
300
person who provides expert advice professionally.                               A- solicitor B- consultant C- bystander D- obliged   
B- consultant
400
What is the name of the CD that Kori takes from Ray's room
Busta Rhymes "You better get me my Busta Rhymes before I bust ya head."
400
How does Ray see Yinka before she is taken away? A- He calls Yinka’s dad     B- He has Mallum call Yinka’s dad     C- He goes to the house     D- He tricks the father to see her
B- He has Mallum call Yinka’s dad
400
Give one example of an analysis question about Gangsta Rap.
Examples: Why do you think Ray's father continues to be rude to him, even after he is successful, wealthy, and famous? *Perhaps he is jealous or intimidated by Ray's success. How do you think Ray is going to react after Yinka's death? * He may seek revenge, or he may write a tribute to her.
400
What is a dynamic character?
Dynamic characters undergo significant change in character, personality or perspective over the course of the story.
400
An antonym for the word controversial is...             A- hostile B- peaceful C- aggressive D- belligerent
B- peaceful
500
What type of restaurant did Ray meet Yinka at?
Nigerian
500
9-  In Chapter 22, who got arrested at the Positive Negatives concert?     A-  Reel Steel     B- Tyrone     C- Bunny     D- Skelly
A- Reel Steel
500
Why do you think Ray falls in love with Yinka? The above is an example of a/an A- comprehension question B- analysis question
B- analysis question
500
Explain 2 ways that Ray has changed since he met Yinka?
He treats women with more respect than he did before. He likes to debate important topics amongst his friends. His writing has more purpose than it did before. He wants to use his music for a cause- to spread peace and justice They play shows and donate the profit to charity (The Nation Foundation- young people who have been excluded from education.)
500
He threatened me with a/an______________ look     A- menacing     B- controversial     C- solicitor     D- apprehensive
A- menacing