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What does the word 'clutches' mean in the context of the phrase 'He held on to that simple phrase the way a drowning person clutches a rope'?
What does the word 'clutches' mean in the context of the phrase 'He held on to that simple phrase the way a drowning person clutches a rope'?
- Plays with
- Twirls
- Lets go of
- Grabs tightly (correct)
What does the word 'deliberately' mean in the context of 'Tyray deliberately stepped on Darrell's foot'?
What does the word 'deliberately' mean in the context of 'Tyray deliberately stepped on Darrell's foot'?
- By accident
- Repeatedly
- On purpose (correct)
- Gently
Who said the words 'Don't worry when you see the boys playing rough. They're just testing themselves. That's how a boy becomes a man. Understand?'
Who said the words 'Don't worry when you see the boys playing rough. They're just testing themselves. That's how a boy becomes a man. Understand?'
- Uncle Jason
- Mom
- Malik Stone (correct)
- Tyray Hobbs
Who said 'The back of the room seems a bit too distracting for you. Besides, people who sit in the front of the room tend to have much better grades than those who sit in the back'?
Who said 'The back of the room seems a bit too distracting for you. Besides, people who sit in the front of the room tend to have much better grades than those who sit in the back'?
What is the main idea of the excerpt about Darrell walking home?
What is the main idea of the excerpt about Darrell walking home?
The main idea of the excerpt in which Darrell could not bear to watch is that he _____.
The main idea of the excerpt in which Darrell could not bear to watch is that he _____.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Context
- Clutches: Means to grab tightly. In a metaphor about holding onto hope or security, similar to how a drowning person would cling to a rope.
- Deliberately: Refers to an action done on purpose. Tyray stepped on Darrell's foot intentionally, despite pretending to be innocent.
Character Insights
- Speaker of Quote on Rough Play: This advice was given by Uncle Jason, suggesting that boys engage in rough play as a rite of passage toward manhood.
- Speaker on Classroom Dynamics: Mr. Mitchell emphasizes the advantages of sitting in the front of the classroom, linking it to better academic performance.
Themes and Main Ideas
- Darrell's Adjustment in California: Initially feeling better about his new environment, Darrell thinks positively about meeting nice people like Amberlynn and hopes to avoid Tyray and his friends in school.
- Bullying Reflection: Darrell reflects on his experiences with bullying, recalling moments of helplessness when he was picked on. He cannot stand by and let similar situations happen within his family.
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