What gave George his career dream at an early age?
Going to the dentist
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Name the public housing development George's family lived in when in Newark.
Dayton Street Projects
100
Rameck was enrolled in what type of public-school program?
Gifted and talented
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George tended to lean towards people that offered what?
Balance in life
100
Why did the 3 young men not believe they could be doctors?
None of them saw anything in their lives that made it seem possible.
200
Why couldn't George bond with his stepfather?
The stepfather didn't like sports
200
When George's mother was younger she could not go to school. What effect did that have on her?
She could not read
200
Rameck's mother inspired to be what?
Middle class
200
What was the name of the Newark school system's magnet program in 1969?
School Within a School
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A mother's plea cannot compete against ______________.
Cash in your pocket
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The closest person George had as a father was who? (name)
Shahid Jackson
300
What effect did the departure of George's father have on the family?
They did not have his regular paycheck and they had to go on welfare.
300
Give 2 accomplishments of Rameck's father before he became addicted to heroin and started a life of crime.
3.5 GPA, academic scholarship to Assumption College, major in chemistry, college prep courses.
300
What was the main objective of the United Students Organization?
To plan strategies for improving the schools
300
What advice did Ma give women regarding men?
Women should make their men feel as though he is in charge, even if she is running things.
400
George's mother developed a toughness that at times made her seem ________________.
Emotionless
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What did George's mother do which placed a major financial strain on the family.
Her open-door policy which allowed other family members to stay with them.
400
What advice did Ma give Rameck at the beginning of the chapter?
No matter what you do in life, it's gonna be hard so you might as well do something positive. At least you can reap the benefits in the end."
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What was the disconnect between the Newark school system curriculum and the population?
The majority of the population was African American and Hispanic but the curriculum did not offer African American or Hispanic history or literature classes.
400
Why did George's grades begin to slip in high school?
He was not challenged
500
Explain two ways Miss Johnson affected/inspired George.
She made him feel smart, special, and curious about the world. She told him college was the next step for advancement.
500
What "hit the streets of Newark like a cyclone in the 1980s"?
Crack
500
At the end of the chapter, Ma gave Rameck what advice?
Don't let the wrong group of friends influence you.
500
What was the EOP designed to do?
To make higher education possible for poor students who have the ability to succeed in college but are undereducated and would probably be eliminated during the normal college-admissions process.
500
What was the name of the three young men who made "The Pact"?