Sampson
This happens to Sampson when he's six and pretends to build a park bench with his brother, Andre
What is: Sampson breaking his foot.
Here Rameck is required to solve his problems by talking rather than fighting.
What is: Catholic School.
The dentist shows George these and answers all of his questions about them.
What is: X-Rays.
The other business that Rameck, Sampson, and George think that they can break into. They do not make plans and it falls through.
What is: professional rap.
This is what Rameck realizes is more important than getting acting headshots.
What is giving his money to his family.
The group of people that Sampson stole from in order to make money for himself. He spends time in jail for this and his mother pleas for him.
Who are young drug dealers.
Rameck joins Sampson and George at University High School in this grade.
What is: 9th grade.
During this event, a random woman tells George's teacher, Miss Johnson, that she is surprised at how well-behaved students from the "ghetto" are.
What is: a play on a class field trip to New York.
Sampson feels ashamed while in court because of this.
What is his mother volunteering to take his place.
This is the Kung Fu teacher who shows Sampson the importance of giving back to the community.
Who is Reggie.
A crime Rameck commits, but doesn't tell Sampson and George about that almost costs him his freedom.
What is: stabbing a crack addict/beating him with his friends.
What lecture do George and his friends get stuck in after getting kicked out of class?
What is: a seminar for Seton Hall University's programs.
While in med school, Rameck claims he and Dax are pulled over for this reason.
What is: driving while being black.
Sampson learns about the dangers of this lifestyle, when he realizes that he could have easily died like his friend did.
What is: dealing drugs (the effect of Razor's accident on Sampson).
Sampson's friend that dies in a stolen car after being chased by the cops.
Who is Razor.
Rameck's nickname for his grandmother.
What is: Ma.
DAILY DOUBLE: George's feels guilty about his mother doing this while he's in med school.
What is: working 14 hours a day/taking on a part-time job to help him pay for tuition.
What is: he must attend dental school instead.
George pushes the boys to do this, because he sees their potential.
What is: apply to college with him.
DAILY DOUBLE FOR A DOUBLE ANSWER: Sampson had to face this person and his dogs because of this.
What is: Luis, and Sampson and Noody stole icees from the store.
DAILY DOUBLE: The play that Rameck starred in when he was in 9th grade.
What is: "A Christmas Carol."
When learning about Shakespeare, George is astonished to learn that there are very few doctors during this event in history.
What is: the Black Plague.
DAILY DOUBLE: The group that the doctors started that travels the US today, supporting youth and doing community activities. (Hint: You can only get this answer if you read the Conclusion section of the novel!)
What is The Three Doctors Foundation.
The doctors say that this group of people is their targeted audience.
Who is: YOU, and anyone that might believe that rough circumstances can keep someone from living their dream.