Setting & Mood
What school do Andy and his friends attend?
Hazelwood High
Which character dies in the car accident?
Robbie Washington
Who is the main character of the novel?
Andy Jackson
Which character said he hates peanut butter, bandages and $5 bills?
B.J.
What major theme is shown through Andy’s behavior after the accident?
Guilt
Where were the boys coming from before the accident?
A basketball game
Who was driving the car during the accident?
Andy Jackson
Which character is Andy’s girlfriend?
Keisha
Which character often hides his true feelings from others?
Andy
What major theme is shown through Andy’s behavior after the accident?
Drinking and driving
What type of weather adds to the tense mood during the accident scene?
Rainy/stormy weather
What dangerous decision caused the accident?
Drinking and driving
Who is Andy’s best friend and teammate?
Robbie
What emotion is most commonly expressed in Andy’s conversations after the accident?
Guilt.
What theme is shown through the support Andy receives from friends?
Friendship/support
Where does Andy often go when he wants to be alone and think?
His room/bedroom
What surprises Andy about the Psychologist upon meeting him?
That he struggled in Math & English Lit.
Which character struggles most openly with guilt after the accident?
Andy
Which character gives advice meant to help Andy move forward?
Coach
What mental health issue is central to the story?
Depression
What setting shows Andy beginning to emotionally withdraw from others?
School/the basketball court/home (accept reasonable answers)
How do you think the novel ends, what do you think happens to Andy?
Andy dies by suicide.
Which character is beaten by his stepdad?
B.J.
Many conversations in the novel reveal what major problem among the teens?
Difficulty expressing emotions/open communication/Depression
What message does the novel give about ignoring emotional pain?
It can become dangerous/destructive