Characters
Who is the main character?
Shayla
To make a low sound because you feel tired, annoyed, or in pain.
What month is Ms. Gurley's birthday?
January
What team did Shayla join?
Track (running)
Why do Shayla's hands itch?
When she gets nervous. OR When she thinks she can get in trouble
Who is Shayla scared of?
Bernard
Define innocent.
Not guilty of doing something wrong.
What is Kharvel's cat's name?
Kenny
What class is Shayla partners with Bernard in?
Science class
Why does Shayla's sister want Shayla to eat lunch on the basketball courts?
That is where a lot of other black students eat, and she wants Shayla to make black friends.
Who are Shayla's best friends?
Julia and Isabella
Define abolitionist.
A person who wants to end something that is unfair or wrong, especially the practice of slavery.
Who is the author of A Good Kind of Trouble?
Lisa Moore Ramee
What game is almost everyone at Shayla's school playing?
Command
Why does Shayla's sister, Hana, wear an armband?
To remind people that black lives matter.
Who is Yolanda?
Shayla's new friend. She is in her gym class and is Shayla's first black friend.
What is police brutality?
When a police officer uses too much force or hurts someone.
What is Ms. Weiss' homeroom named?
Miami University
What does Shayla's English teacher tell her to write in?
An eyeball journal
Why does Shayla's dad make fun of what she learns about in English class?
He thinks that they should study people of color, not just old dead white guys.
They call themselves the United Nations because they are all different races.
What is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality: Everyone gets treated the exact same regarldess of what they need.
Equity:Everyone gets what they need to be on the same playing field.
How many days of school are there left?
77 days
What does Shayla's sister tell her about her friend group?
They won't stay friends.
Why are people in Shayla's town protesting?
They believe that the police officer who shot a black man will not be found guilty in court.