Bluford High: A Matter of Trust Quiz
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Questions and Answers

Who is the main character?

Darcy

Who is Darcy's boyfriend?

Hakeem

Who is Darcy's enemy, who used to be her friend?

Brisana

Does Darcy have a sister?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Darcy's sister's name?

<p>Jamee</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Darcy's mother's name?

<p>Mattie</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who asks Darcy to go to Paris with her?

<p>Her Aunt Charlotte</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Darcy not want to go to Paris?

<p>She feels that she needs to stay home and take care of her grandmother</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Darcy's grandmother live with her?

<p>Because she is very sick and old and must have assistance in order to live</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people make fun of Hakeem?

<p>Because he stutters when he gets nervous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Darcy's mom work?

<p>A hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Darcy's father work?

<p>A men's clothing store</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are Darcy's parents together or separated?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened at the birthday party?

<p>Roylin got shot by a drive-by shooter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Roylin live or die?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of vehicle does Hakeem drive?

<p>A motorcycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Darcy when she decided to call her father and set up a time to get together?

<p>The hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

What instrument does Hakeem play?

<p>Guitar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hakeem not like Roylin?

<p>Because he makes fun of him when he stutters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Hakeem ever punch Roylin?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the party?

<p>The Bayfront Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who screamed 'They got guns!'?

<p>Cooper</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of car was driven by the drive-by shooters?

<p>A champagne colored Nissan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where on the body was Roylin shot?

<p>In the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hakeem feel that it is his fault that Roylin got shot?

<p>Because he was shot in the parking lot while running from Hakeem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who shot Roylin?

<p>Londell James</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it ironic that Roylin got shot at the party?

<p>Because he wasn't even supposed to be there</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who's birthday party was it?

<p>Tarah's</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who's idea was it to go to the hospital and see if Roylin's mother needed anything?

<p>Darcy's</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it ironic that Amberlynn, Roylin's little sister, asked if Roylin got shot because he was being mean?

<p>Because he was being mean to Hakeem right before he got shot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Roylin so mean?

<p>Because his father was very mean to him when he was younger</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Darcy want to call her father?

<p>Talking to Amberlynn about how her father was mean to everyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tarah get a job at the donut shop?

<p>Because she has to buy her own clothes now</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Darcy jealous of Brisana?

<p>Because Brisana is always flirting with Hakeem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are Darcy and Jamee for or against their mom and dad getting back together?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Darcy's grandma have a stroke or a heart attack?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old is Jamee?

<p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the song Hakeem played at the talent show about?

<p>The people from Bluford High who have been shot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it awkward for Darcy to talk to her father?

<p>Because he has been gone for so long</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many years has Darcy's father been away?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Aunt Charlotte a good cook or a bad cook?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Darcy's father wanting to help take care of her grandma?

<p>So he can get closer to Darcy's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Darcy's father willing to pay for everything and want Darcy's mom to quit her job?

<p>So he can make up for leaving them</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do Darcy and her father go to have dinner?

<p>A Chinese restaurant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Darcy's dad want to come home?

<p>He got stabbed in an alley</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Roylin ever apologize to Hakeem?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Roylin say thank you to Hakeem and Darcy for helping his mother?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the boy that Jamee likes?

<p>Tyrone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Darcy's mother not want her father to be a part of their family again?

<p>Because she does not trust him</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the new girl at Bluford High?

<p>Korie Archer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Characters

  • Darcy is the protagonist of the story.
  • Hakeem, Darcy’s boyfriend, plays a significant role in her life.
  • Brisana is introduced as Darcy’s former friend who has become her enemy.

Family Dynamics

  • Darcy has one sister named Jamee.
  • Their mother, Mattie, works at a hospital and their father is employed at a men’s clothing store; however, they are separated.
  • Darcy's grandmother lives with them due to her illness and requires assistance.

Key Plot Events

  • An invitation from Aunt Charlotte for Darcy to visit Paris highlights her sense of responsibility towards her grandmother, leading to her refusal.
  • The story includes a significant incident at a birthday party where Roylin is shot during a drive-by shooting, but he survives.
  • The shooting is ironic as Roylin was not supposed to attend the party.

Themes and Conflicts

  • Hakeem struggles with stuttering, which makes him a target for teasing, affecting his relationship with Roylin, who mocks him.
  • There's a backstory of Roylin’s behavior being influenced by a harsh upbringing with an abusive father.
  • The character tension escalates with Hakeem’s feelings of guilt and conflict following the shooting of Roylin.

Relationships and Social Interactions

  • Darcy’s relationship with her father is strained due to his five-year absence, complicating her feelings towards him when they reconnect.
  • Jamee, being 14, has her crush on a boy named Tyrone, illustrating typical teenage experiences.

Social Issues and Community

  • The narrative addresses themes of violence in communities when Hakeem performs a song at a talent show honoring victims from Bluford High.
  • Darcy expresses jealousy towards Brisana for flirting with Hakeem, highlighting themes of teenage rivalry.

Character Development

  • Darcy’s internal conflict about her father’s return contributes to her overall character growth.
  • The dynamic between Roylin and Hakeem reveals underlying issues of bullying and social acceptance.

Additional Noteworthy Events

  • Darcy's concerns about her grandmother's health stem from her stroke.
  • A life-changing event for Darcy's father occurs when he gets stabbed in an alley, prompting him to return home and seek redemption.
  • The interactions with Roylin after the shooting illustrate complexities in forgiveness and gratitude, with Roylin eventually thanking Hakeem and Darcy for their help.

Miscellaneous Information

  • Aunt Charlotte is humorously noted as a bad cook, adding lightness to the narrative.
  • Korie Archer is introduced as the new girl at Bluford High, possibly introducing further dynamics in the story.

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Test your knowledge on the characters and relationships in 'A Matter of Trust' from the Bluford High series. This quiz covers key aspects, including Darcys's interactions with her friends and family. Perfect for fans of young adult literature!

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