Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper True and False

Robert Washington was the captain of the Hazelwood High School basketball team.

The car driven by Andrew Jackson hit a retaining wall and burst into flames.

Andrew Jackson, the driver, was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in critical condition.

Robert Washington had his feet on the dashboard at the time of the accident.

Robert Orlando Washington aspires to become an NBA player and boasts about making billions of dollars playing for the NBA.

Robert claims he will be the high-point man on the opposing team.

The characters discuss their plans for the night, including drinking beer, attending a party, and visiting Keisha's house.

Rhonda calls Keisha to inform her about an accident involving Hazelwood basketball players, leading to concern about Andy's whereabouts.

Robbie Washington was the captain of the Hazelwood basketball team

Keisha also contacts Gerald, who mentions that Andy, Robert, and others left together in Andy's car after the game.

The conversation shifts to their personal lives and relationships, particularly focusing on Keisha, a girl they both admire.

Niafra Abundada only expressed negative feelings about the school

The Hazelwood basketball team dedicated their season to Robbie Washington after his death

Gerald praises Robert's performance in a game, while Andy's performance is criticized.

There is uncertainty about the well-being of the basketball players, and Keisha and Rhonda express their worries about the situation.

Coach Mark Ripley was featured as 'Teacher of the Week' for his involvement in student groups

The dialogue provides a glimpse into the characters' personal lives, relationships, and interactions.

The exchange students were not set to return to their country after a visit to New York City

The school's Ecology Club organized a ski trip for 51 students, with negative feedback from participants

The conversation portrays the teenage characters' aspirations, concerns, and social dynamics.

The characters' dialogue reveals their attitudes towards relationships, responsibilities, and their interactions with each other.

The school community was urged to show gratitude and empathy, especially during the Thanksgiving season

Students riding yellow buses were not warned about disruptive behavior

The text captures the uncertainty and worry surrounding the potential accident involving the high school basketball players.

A student's death in a drinking and driving accident prompted an editorial on the dangers of drunk driving

Coach Mark Ripley is only the head coach of the Hazelwood basketball team

The Hazelwood basketball team did not experience a loss

The conversation between Coach Ripley and Andy Jackson did not reveal the emotional impact of a tragic accident on the school community

Keisha discovered that Robbie Washington survived the car accident.

Tyrone mentioned they were consuming alcohol in the car before the accident.

B.J. offered a prayer after the accident.

The accident involved a blue Chevette.

The text primarily focuses on the physical injuries sustained by the characters.

The narrative captures the emotional turmoil and shock experienced by the characters.

The details of the accident and its aftermath are briefly mentioned in the text.

The text explores the psychological impact of witnessing a fatal accident on young individuals.

The friends' bond and shared experiences remain unaffected by the tragedy.

The story portrays the characters' emotions but does not delve into their struggle to cope with the traumatic event.

Tyrone gives a statement to the police about the events leading to the accident.

The impact on the friends is described as mildly traumatic in the text.

The teenager feels responsible for not intervening in the friends' plan to drink and drive.

The narrator decides to return to church with their mother after the accident.

The school community is deeply affected by the loss, with a special edition of the school paper dedicated to the deceased student.

The deceased student, Robbie Washington, is remembered as a talented athlete and honor student.

The Hazelwood community does not come together to support each other after the tragic accident.

The canned food drive is not intended to help those in need during the holiday season.

The International Exchange Experience brings students from French East Africa to visit Madame Loisel's advanced English classes.

The students from French West Africa impress with their knowledge of French, English, Swahili, and African dialects.

The deceased student, Robbie Washington, was not involved in any extracurricular activities.

The Hazelwood community engages in cultural exchange activities after the tragic accident.

The student, Rhonda, did not personally experience shock and grief over the loss of a classmate in a car crash.

The deceased student, Robbie Washington, was not a well-liked and respected member of the school community.

Is the current score 64-60 in favor of Covedale?

Mills has scored 12 points in the game so far

Stefanski never seems to miss a shot in the game

Jackson is the leading scorer in the game with 14 points

Is Andy primarily concerned with getting good grades to please his parents?

Does Andy find much enjoyment in his life currently?

Is Andy looking forward to discussing how he managed after the Christmas holidays?

Is Andy's younger brother the focus of his parents' attention?

Andy finds solace in basketball after the loss of a friend

Andy feels guilty about taking his deceased friend's position on the basketball team

Andy averages seventeen points per game as the center on the basketball team

Keisha disappoints Andy by not being able to spend time with him

Andy's grades are declining, and his parents pressure him to improve

Andy feels his parents do not understand his academic struggles

Andy is emotionally uninterested in school

Andy's second visit to a psychologist discusses his school attendance and academic pressure from his parents

Andy's conversation with his classmates is about upcoming tests and homework

Andy's performance on the basketball team evokes conflicting emotions of pride and guilt

Andy's frustration leads to an argument with Keisha about not spending time together

Is the teenager still experiencing headaches and sleep issues after the accident?

The teenager believes he is a killer because of his friend's death

The teenager's basketball coach was not understanding of his situation

The teenager's mother is involved in a sorority and listens to oldies music

The teenager's father is present at many of his basketball games

The teenager feels understood by his parents

The teenager's little brother is not seen as the only cool person in his family

The teenager feels comfortable expressing his feelings to his father

The teenager worries about his little brother's future

The teenager prefers to avoid confrontation with his father

The teenager's little brother is not the only cool person in his family

The teenager feels responsible for his friend's death but does not believe he is a killer

Dr. Carrothers is a psychiatrist who prescribes medication to Andy

Andy's three-pointer leads Hazelwood to a 65-64 victory over Covedale

Andy's dad shows up to the game to support him

Andy expresses feelings of abandonment and resentment towards his parents

Andy is reluctant to be in counseling and claims he doesn't need it

Dr. Carrothers promises confidentiality and encourages Andy to express his thoughts

Andy is resistant but agrees to open up about his feelings

The text is primarily focused on a basketball game and does not include a counseling session

Coach offers support and acknowledges Andy's importance to the team

Andy is the captain of the Hazelwood basketball team

The psychologist, Dr. Carrothers, aims to help Andy help himself

Talking to Dr. Carrothers will not help Andy feel better according to the text

High school student faces pressure to excel academically and meets expectations easily

The student's friend Gerald faces abuse from his father, leaving a scar on his face

The student feels understood by his parents and finds it easy to communicate with them

The student and his peers admire a classmate who consistently gets top grades

The student's father's speeches about excelling academically have little meaning for the student

The student feels the counselors are helpful and focus on more than just scheduling

The counselor's reaction to the student's interest in pre-law leaves the student feeling valued

The student feels the system is set up for him to succeed and feels confident in his abilities

The student pretends to be disinterested in class to avoid a stereotype

The student's correct answers in class are met with ridicule and disbelief by the teacher and classmates

The student experiences mistreatment from both white and black teachers

The student feels frustrated and disheartened by the lack of recognition for his academic achievements

Rob's mother used to call him every Christmas and tell him to come and pick up his rock. It was a silly joke they did every year.

Rob's mother used to call him every Christmas and tell him to come and pick up his rock, symbolizing that he had been bad.

Rob's mother called him this Christmas to wish him a Merry Christmas and to continue the tradition of the rock.

Keisha started singing 'Silent Night' quietly when she noticed something was wrong with Rob.

Rob's parents blame Andy for their son's death

Andy wrote letters to Rob's parents apologizing for what happened

Andy wishes he had died instead of Rob

Color symbolism in literature was not discussed in the English class

Students did not provide examples of color metaphors used in language

Wearing red was illegal in Puritan England

Social activists did not campaign to eliminate negative racial stereotypes

The conversation shifted to concern for a deceased friend, Robbie, and his well-being

Andy expressed guilt and grief over Robbie's death

Andy's reluctance to reach out to Robbie's parents

Andy's second visit to a psychologist discussed his school attendance and academic pressure from his parents

The Hazelwood basketball team dedicated their season to Robbie Washington after his death

Andy is emotionally uninterested in school

Stefanski never seems to miss a shot in the game

The teenager feels responsible for his friend's death but does not believe he is a killer

Keisha and Andy discuss their plans for the near future

Andy has a strange dream in which his deceased friend, Roberto, speaks to him

Roberto asks Andy to join him in heaven and complains about his current company

Andy is tormented by guilt over Roberto's death and pleads for him to leave

Monty comforts Andy after he wakes up from a nightmare

Andy accepts Monty's offer of a toy for comfort and they both go back to sleep

Andy shares his bleak vision of the future and Keisha's potential success

Andy has a phone conversation with Keisha about their feelings and worries

Andy appreciates Keisha's understanding and caring attitude

Andy and Monty discuss their fears before going to sleep

Keisha expresses concern about Andy's future and her own aspirations

Andy reassures Monty and mentions their parents' night out

Morning announcements at Hazelwood High School include updates on various activities and events

SAT scores are available for pickup at the Senior High Counseling Office

Juniors are reminded about college plan forms in the morning announcements

The Hazelwood Talent Show tryouts are announced in the morning announcements

The Hazelwood Tigers Basketball Team's recent victory and upcoming game details are shared in the morning announcements

Andy and Keisha discuss the snowy weather and the challenges it brings

Andy sees the bright side of the snow while Keisha complains about it

A conversation about a poem by Ms. Blackwell leads to a discussion about the feeling of being surrounded by 'white' and its impact

The conversation about the poem by Ms. Blackwell ends with Gerald expressing his appreciation for the poem

The text captures the morning announcements at Hazelwood High School and a conversation between Andy, Keisha, and their classmates about the snowy weather and a thought-provoking poem

The morning announcements conclude with a pleasant day wish

The Lady Tigers Track Team sign-ups are announced in the morning announcements

Andy wanted to jump off a freeway overpass during a walk with Keisha

Keisha encouraged Andy to jump off the overpass

Andy used to want to be dead after the accident

The therapist reassures Andy that it's normal to think about death after a traumatic experience

The therapist suggests writing a letter to help eliminate some of the pain

Andy is given 'homework' to write a letter

Monty asks Andy about dreaming in color or black and white

Andy leaves the light on for Monty in case of a fire or a monster

The conversation between Andy and Monty shows a contrast between Monty's innocence and Andy's troubled thoughts

Andy confesses that he thinks about death all the time

The therapist asks Andy to promise to call him before harming himself if he gets too depressed

Andy feels better after verbalizing his thoughts to the therapist

Shiela believes that the accident did not affect Andy that much because black kids are tough

Andy is emotionally uninterested in school

The students thought it was hilarious when Andy set off a bottle rocket from the window

Andy's parents do not understand his academic struggles

Andrew's father, E.J. Jackson, had high hopes for Andrew to attend college and play professional basketball

E.J. Jackson's father named him Ezekiel Jeremiah Jackson

E.J. Jackson preferred to go by E.J. instead of Ezekiel Jeremiah in the business world

Andrew questions why his father always calls him 'Andrew' instead of 'Andy' like everyone else

E.J. Jackson explains that he wanted to give Andrew a name to be proud of and didn't want him to have to shorten or lighten it

Is it true that Andy and his mother have a strained relationship, arguing over Keisha and Andy's emotional state?

E.J. Jackson emphasized that Andrew should be at the top of his class, earning respect and admiration as E.J. Jackson's son

Is it true that Andy confides in his mother about his feelings of guilt and despair over a past traumatic incident?

The conversation highlights the complex relationship between father and son, their struggles, and the weight of expectations

Is it true that Andy considers reaching out to Carrothers for help but ultimately decides to handle his problems alone?

Andrew feels the weight of his father's expectations and struggles with his own identity

Is it true that Andy's emotional distress is compared to feeling like drowning in an ocean, highlighting his sense of helplessness?

E.J. Jackson's determination to make Andrew special stems from his own experiences and aspirations

Is it true that the exchange between Rhonda and Saundra is briefly mentioned, leaving the reader curious about the content of the letter?

Andrew expresses his feelings of not being special, despite his father's high expectations

Is it true that the text captures the complex dynamics of family relationships and the deep emotional turmoil experienced by Andy?

The text primarily focuses on a basketball game and does not include a counseling session

Is it true that the conversation between Andy and his mother reveals the depth of Andy's pain and his struggle to find solace?

The conversation between Andy and Monty shows a contrast between Monty's innocence and Andy's troubled thoughts

Is it true that Andy's mother recalls a past vacation and tries to reassure Andy that he will overcome his current struggles?

Is it true that Andy shares a childhood incident where he almost drowned, likening it to his current emotional state?

Is it true that Andy's mother's physical pain is juxtaposed with Andy's emotional pain, highlighting the depth of his turmoil?

Is it true that Andy's mother encourages him, but Andy feels that his situation is different and more overwhelming?

Is it true that the text captures the emotional turmoil experienced by Andy?

Keisha broke up with Andy because she was tired of nursing him through his depression and temper tantrums.

Andy missed an opportunity to meet college scouts due to his absence from school.

Andy's coach expresses disappointment in Andy's missed opportunity to meet the college scouts.

Andy's grades show failing marks in English, chemistry, and gym.

The text provides an insight into the thoughts and emotions of different characters through letters and conversations.

The story revolves around themes such as adolescent love, academic pressure, parental expectations, and pursuit of sports scholarships.

Andy's nonchalant attitude towards his failing grades is evident.

Andy's father confronts him about his failing grades and his lack of seriousness about his studies.

The text primarily focuses on a basketball game and does not include a counseling session.

The narrative touches on themes such as adolescent love, academic pressure, parental expectations, and the pursuit of sports scholarships.

The text captures the morning announcements at Hazelwood High School and a conversation between Andy, Keisha, and their classmates about the snowy weather and a thought-provoking poem.

Andy's father questions his commitment to being an athlete.

Keisha relies on Andy for support in their relationship.

The talent show at Hazelwood High School features Andrew Marvelous Jackson as the Master of Ceremonies.

Rhonda expresses certainty about her feelings in a letter to Tyrone.

Tyrone's letter to Rhonda assures her of his love for her.

The text captures the emotional turmoil and uncertainty typical of teenage relationships.

Andrew Marvelous Jackson surprises the audience with a pretend striptease at the talent show.

Keisha notices that Andy seems genuinely happy while performing at the talent show.

The narrative highlights the challenges and emotional turmoil teenagers experience in their relationships and personal lives.

The talent show scene demonstrates the contrast between Andy's public performance and his private struggles.

The text captures the nuances of teenage emotions and relationships.

The narrative provides a window into the emotional complexities and challenges that teenagers face.

The talent show at Hazelwood High School is a serious and formal event.

Is Andy's father, E.J. Jackson, primarily concerned with Andy's academic success and assimilation into society?

Andy feels content with being E.J. Jackson's son and aspires to excel academically to earn respect and admiration

E.J. Jackson believes that assimilating into society and excelling academically is the key to success in the world

Andy expresses a strong desire to conform to societal expectations and improve his grades to gain acceptance from his peers

Rhonda and the other girl are discussing a breakup and plans for the day

Andy's extreme fits of depression were known to his friends, but his mother was unaware he had not gone to school

Andy's body was found by his mother with blood on the ceiling

Mrs. Sweet, a grief counselor, addresses the class and encourages them to express their emotions

The narrative provides insight into the internal struggles of a teenager contemplating suicide

Tyrone expresses bitterness towards the suicide prevention team

The text discusses themes of teenage depression, suicide, and the impact on friends and family

The aftermath of the suicide is depicted through the police report and the school's response with grief counseling

Andy has a conversation with Keisha about their feelings and worries

Andy wishes he had died instead of Rob

Dr. Carrothers promises confidentiality and encourages Andy to express his thoughts

Tyrone gives a statement to the police about the events leading to the accident

Rhonda expresses disbelief and grief over Andy's death, questioning the fairness of the situation and expressing hope for his peace.

The narrative reveals the lasting impact of Andy's death on his friends and family, portraying their struggle to come to terms with the loss.

The text delves into the themes of grief, forgiveness, and the search for peace in the wake of a friend's suicide.

Andy's fear of death and the impact of a previous loss are discussed, shedding light on his inner turmoil.

The letters and prayers provide insight into the complex emotions and thoughts experienced by those left behind after a suicide.

Andy rejected the offer to speak to another doctor and felt abandoned by adults

Andy's emotional distress is compared to feeling like drowning in an ocean, highlighting his sense of helplessness.

Andy's teacher expressed concern about his academic future and a classmate mentioned he owed money, implying a pattern of irresponsibility

The narrator envied Andy's carefree and popular demeanor, but later realized the hidden pain he carried.

The narrative provides insight into Andy's inner turmoil and the lack of understanding from those around him

The text explores the complexity of emotions and questions surrounding Andy's suicide, including guilt, fear, and the struggle to find peace.

The story emphasizes the importance of support and empathy for troubled teens like Andy

Monty visits Andy's grave and voices his frustration with his mother's constant crying, showing the impact of Andy's death on their family.

Andy's struggles with school, relationships, and mental health are evident, highlighting the challenges many teenagers face

Andy appreciates Keisha's understanding and caring attitude.

The text captures a poignant picture of a young person grappling with emotional pain and seeking connection in a world that often feels indifferent

Is it true that Andy shares a childhood incident where he almost drowned, likening it to his current emotional state?

The next day at school, Andy is absent, and his teacher jokes about his 'senioritis,' a term for lack of motivation among seniors

Andy feels better after verbalizing his thoughts to the therapist.

The teenager still experiencing headaches and sleep issues after the accident

Andy missed an opportunity to meet college scouts due to his absence from school

The therapist suggests writing a letter to help eliminate some of the pain

Andy finds solace in basketball after the loss of a friend

The teenager prefers to avoid confrontation with his father

Students express anger and frustration towards the school counselor for not providing suicide prevention resources earlier.

Tyrone's letter reflects his struggle to understand Andy's decision to take his own life and the impact it has on their friends.

Gerald shares his own struggles with courage and resilience in the face of adversity, contrasting it with Andy's decision.

B.J. questions the purpose of their survival in the accident and expresses frustration at Andy's choice to end his life.

The students' letters reflect the students' pain, confusion, and attempts to make sense of Andy's suicide while dealing with their own emotions and struggles.

The students express their grief and anger towards Andy, grappling with the impact of his decision on their lives and their attempts to find meaning in the tragedy.

The students' letters provide insight into the profound impact of suicide on those left behind and the different ways they cope with their grief and anger.

The counselor advises the students to write letters to Andy as a way to process their emotions and cope with the loss.

Tyrone expresses fear and grief over losing his friend Andy to suicide and feeling scared about his own well-being.

Another student, Gerald, expresses deep anger and resentment towards Andy for leaving him and making him face death again.

A classmate, B.J., reflects on the guilt and grief surrounding the death of another friend, Robbie, in a previous accident.

The letters reveal the students' complex emotions, from fear and anger to resilience and determination to continue living despite the pain of loss.