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The Nickel Boys

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What is the title of the book being discussed?

The Nickel Boys

Where is the Dozier School located?

Florida

How long was the Dozier School operated for?

110 years

What was the original idea behind the Dozier School?

To rehabilitate kids by providing teaching, school, and work alternately Signup and view all the answers

How many unmarked graves were found at the Dozier School?

65 Signup and view all the answers

What was the original intention behind the Dozier School's operation?

To provide education and work for young offenders instead of locking them up with adult offenders for rehabilitation. Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Dozier School operate before it finally closed in 2011?

The Dozier School operated for 110 years before it closed in 2011. Signup and view all the answers

What shocking discovery was made when the Dozier School hit national media?

Unmarked graves were found, totaling 65, leading to attempts to reconstruct what happened at the school. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author feel compelled to tell the story of the Dozier School in a specific way?

The author felt that if there's one place like this, there are likely many other similar stories not being heard. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the inhumane practices that took place at the Dozier School?

Children as young as six being shackled, put in solitary confinement, and the lack of reform despite exposés every 15 years. Signup and view all the answers

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The Dozier School

The Dozier School is located in Marianna, Florida.
The school operated for 111 years, from 1900 to 2011.
The original idea behind the school was to provide a reform school for boys, offering them a chance to reform and become productive members of society.

Inhumane Practices and Grave Discoveries

55 unmarked graves were found at the Dozier School, leading to a national media frenzy.
The original intention behind the school's operation was to provide a reformative environment, but it eventually became notorious for its inhumane practices.
Some of the inhumane practices included physical abuse, torture, and forced labor.

Author's Perspective

The author felt compelled to tell the story of the Dozier School in a specific way, possibly to expose the truth and bring attention to the atrocities that occurred at the school.

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Discover how much you know about "The Nickel Boys" by taking this quiz. Test your knowledge on the book's portrayal of the Dozier School and its impact on the characters.