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Why do Lolly and Vega go to the river?
Why do Lolly and Vega go to the river?
- To throw away the gun used in Jermaine's shooting. (correct)
- To scatter Jermaine's ashes.
- To hold a memorial service for Jermaine with friends and family.
- To retrieve evidence related to the shooting.
What does Lolly's act of throwing the gun into the river represent?
What does Lolly's act of throwing the gun into the river represent?
- His fear of being caught with the weapon.
- His desire to forget about what happened.
- His intention to seek revenge for Jermaine's death.
- His choice to move forward without violence. (correct)
After Jermaine's death, Lolly realizes that he can channel his grief into what kind of actions?
After Jermaine's death, Lolly realizes that he can channel his grief into what kind of actions?
- Positive actions aimed at creating a better future. (correct)
- Isolating himself to deal with his sorrow.
- Planning a detailed investigation of the events.
- Refusing to speak about Jermaine to avoid painful memories.
What does Lolly decide to focus on as he moves forward after Jermaine's death?
What does Lolly decide to focus on as he moves forward after Jermaine's death?
Why does Lolly consider the people he surrounds himself with to be important?
Why does Lolly consider the people he surrounds himself with to be important?
Where does Lolly find solace after Jermaine's death?
Where does Lolly find solace after Jermaine's death?
What does Lolly's final path forward entail?
What does Lolly's final path forward entail?
What is the symbolic significance of the river in the narrative?
What is the symbolic significance of the river in the narrative?
What motivates Lolly to focus on education and positive relationships after Jermaine's death?
What motivates Lolly to focus on education and positive relationships after Jermaine's death?
How does Lolly's method of dealing with grief differ from Vega's?
How does Lolly's method of dealing with grief differ from Vega's?
What role does Mr. Ali play in Lolly's journey toward healing?
What role does Mr. Ali play in Lolly's journey toward healing?
How would you describe the relationship between Lolly and Jermaine?
How would you describe the relationship between Lolly and Jermaine?
How does Lolly's decision to throw the gun into the river affect his relationship with Vega?
How does Lolly's decision to throw the gun into the river affect his relationship with Vega?
What might Lolly's conversations with Jermaine in his mind represent?
What might Lolly's conversations with Jermaine in his mind represent?
Which of the following themes is most central to Lolly's journey?
Which of the following themes is most central to Lolly's journey?
In the context of the story, what does 'finding a path forward' primarily entail for Lolly?
In the context of the story, what does 'finding a path forward' primarily entail for Lolly?
Which action exemplifies Lolly's commitment to positive change?
Which action exemplifies Lolly's commitment to positive change?
How does the narrative suggest that grief can be a catalyst for positive transformation?
How does the narrative suggest that grief can be a catalyst for positive transformation?
What long-term impact might Lolly's choices have on his community??
What long-term impact might Lolly's choices have on his community??
In what way does Lolly honor Jermaine's memory?
In what way does Lolly honor Jermaine's memory?
Flashcards
Lolly and Vega's decision
Lolly and Vega's decision
Consumed by grief and anger over Jermaine's death, decide to go to the river where he was shot and throw the gun used in the shooting.
The river
The river
Symbolizes the end of their violent path and the beginning of a new chapter for Lolly.
Lolly throwing the gun
Lolly throwing the gun
Marks a turning point in his journey, as he chooses to move forward without violence.
Lolly's reflection
Lolly's reflection
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Lolly's decision on a different future
Lolly's decision on a different future
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Importance of choices and relationships
Importance of choices and relationships
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How does the story end?
How does the story end?
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Study Notes
- Grief and anger consume Lolly and Vega after Jermaine's death.
- They decide to throw the gun used in the shooting into the river.
- The river symbolizes the end of their violent path, and represents the beginning of a new chapter for Lolly.
- Lolly throws the gun into the river signifying that he is moving forward without violence.
- Lolly reflects on Jermaine's death and the choices he made.
- He realizes he can channel his grief into positive actions.
- Lolly decides to work hard to achieve a different future than Jermaine, by focusing on education and positive relationships.
- Lolly acknowledges the importance of his choices and the people he surrounds himself with.
- The people that surround him can either uplift or hinder him.
- Lolly finds solace in talking to Jermaine in his mind and seeks support from positive influences like Mr. Ali.
- Lolly finds a path forward.
- Lolly honors Jermaine's memory while choosing a path of peace and positive change.
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