Vocab
Define: Evacuate
To remove from an area.
Where is Papa when the story begins?
In a prisoner-of-war camp in Montana.
What is a montage?
It is a combination of pictures.
Who inspired Walter Dean Myers to write about African-American life?
James Baldwin
What does the coach encourage his players to do?
To take their time and play it cool.
Define: Interned.
To imprison or confine.
What does Laurie want when Ruri's family is ordered to go to the internment camp?
She wants Ruri to always think of her as a friend.
What is a "layup?"
Sam made a layup to help his team win the basketball game.
a shot taken close to the basket, usually banked off the backboard when playing basketball.
How did Walter Dean Myers end up publishing his first book?
He entered a contest for children's book writers.
Why does Mr. Reese say he is proud of his team in his locker room speech?
Because the team had worked hard to win, and then won.
Define: Thrust
Why is the bracelet important to Ruri?
It is a symbol of friendship.
Define: foul.
Mike fouled a player on the other team when he grabbed that player's shirt.
To make an illegal move when playing a sport.
Why would Walter Dean Myers give all children philosophy courses?
So they would know that they have to make decisions early in life.
Why do the narrator and Leon start crying after Coach Reese's speech?
They are relieved to have won after working so hard.
Define: Forsaken
To abandon
Why doesn't the evacuation make any sense to Ruri?
Because Japanese-Americans are loyal to the United States.
Define: ode.
a formal, somewhat long poem, usually written in praise of someone or something.
Why does Walter Dean Myers' wife make montages during his revision process?
To help him visualize his characters and settings.
Define: set a pick.
James set a pick, and Chris was to make a shot.
In basketball, to block a defensive player to free up a teammate to make a shot.
Define: Assignments
Something set aside or designated for you to use or have.
What does Mama tell Ruri about the lost bracelet?
Friendship is in the heart.
Define: preachy.
trying to give advice or to persuade people to accept an opinion on what is right and wrong.
True or False:
Walter Dean Myers wanted to be a jazz musician growing up.
False
Define: defense (in relation to basketball)
Mark dribbled past the defense and took a shot.
The team acting to keep the opposing team from scoring points.