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What is Quinn worried about as he follows Paul down to the driveway?

His relationship with Paul

The potential legal consequences for himself

His own safety

The consequences Paul will face and how it will affect the Galluzzo family (correct)

What internal conflict is Rashad beginning to face?

His involvement in the arrest

His father's feelings about the arrest (correct)

Spoony's passion and its effect on his future

His conflicting feelings about the arrest

What is Officer Galluzzo implying with his statement, 'I do need everyone to stick by me. Especially family'?

His family and friends should support him and avoid speaking negatively about him (correct)

He expects everyone to ignore his actions

He wants everyone to stay away from the situation

He is seeking legal advice from his family

What is Quinn grappling with?

His feelings about what he witnessed at Jerry’s Signup and view all the answers

What is Rashad also grappling with?

Spoony’s passion and its effect on his future Signup and view all the answers

How does Rashad feel when Carlos says, 'I can do something. Somebody gotta do something'?

Angry and frustrated Signup and view all the answers

Why does Rashad feel so angry when he sees his face next to Officer Galluzzo’s on the news?

He feels unfairly associated with a corrupt officer Signup and view all the answers

In what ways is implicit bias affecting Quinn and others, as mentioned by Quinn?

It results in prejudiced judgments based on appearance Signup and view all the answers

Why does Molly insist on calling Rashad by his name when Ms. Webber calls him 'that student'?

To challenge the dehumanizing label Signup and view all the answers

How are the comic and the painting mentioned by Rashad in chapter 8 different, and in what ways do they both comment on American life?

The comic satirizes societal norms, while the painting represents the resilience of marginalized communities Signup and view all the answers

Why does English get offended by Quinn’s questions?

He feels Quinn's questions are accusatory and disrespectful Signup and view all the answers

What does Quinn mean when he says he’ll always be seen as 'just a ‘regular kid,’ an ‘All-American boy'?

He feels he will always be seen as the typical American teenager Signup and view all the answers

What does Rashad realize about how some people might perceive him?

Some people might see him as a threat or troublemaker Signup and view all the answers

Who does Rashad assume is the culprit behind the RASHAD IS ABSENT AGAIN TODAY graffiti? Who else is involved?

He assumes Quinn is the culprit and others are involved Signup and view all the answers

Is it wrong for Quinn not to speak up about what he witnessed at Jerry’s store?

Yes, because staying silent enables injustice to continue Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tracy use the word 'still' in her statement?

To express disbelief that the event is ongoing despite progress Signup and view all the answers

What does Rashad dream about early Wednesday morning?

Being falsely accused of a crime Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mr. Butler when he was a cop?

He was involved in a controversial shooting Signup and view all the answers

Who is Katie Lansing and what does she tell Rashad?

She is a lawyer and advises Rashad to seek legal action Signup and view all the answers

Why does Rashad add a face to his drawing?

To humanize the subject and convey emotion Signup and view all the answers

What big idea is Quinn grappling with in the quote, 'we couldn’t just separate basketball from the rest of life, just like we couldn’t separate history from the present, just like we couldn’t have racism in America without racists'?

The interconnectedness of societal issues Signup and view all the answers

How does Quinn define a 'hero'?

Someone who stands up for what's right, even when it's difficult Signup and view all the answers

What does Quinn mean when he says, 'my mind was on fire, and it would have been impossible to chant team if Coach had asked me to'?

He was mentally consumed by conflicting emotions Signup and view all the answers

How is Rashad portrayed in different ways on social media?

As a victim of injustice and police brutality Signup and view all the answers

Dwyer, Ma, and Coach all want Quinn to stay 'loyal' and quiet about what happened between Officer Galluzzo and Rashad. What is their point of view?

They prioritize maintaining the status quo over justice Signup and view all the answers

How does Rashad feel the night before the protest?

Anxious and uncertain Signup and view all the answers

What important phone call does Quinn finally make?

He calls his parents to tell them about the protest Signup and view all the answers

In the final chapter, Rashad and Quinn speak at the same time. What effect does this have on the reader?

It emphasizes their unity Signup and view all the answers

A flyer at the protest reads: If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. In your own words, what does this mean?

It means staying neutral supports the oppressor Signup and view all the answers

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What is Quinn worried about as he follows Paul down to the driveway?

What internal conflict is Rashad beginning to face?

What is Officer Galluzzo implying with his statement, 'I do need everyone to stick by me. Especially family'?

What is Quinn grappling with?

What is Rashad also grappling with?

How does Rashad feel when Carlos says, 'I can do something. Somebody gotta do something'?

Why does Rashad feel so angry when he sees his face next to Officer Galluzzo’s on the news?

In what ways is implicit bias affecting Quinn and others, as mentioned by Quinn?

Why does Molly insist on calling Rashad by his name when Ms. Webber calls him 'that student'?

How are the comic and the painting mentioned by Rashad in chapter 8 different, and in what ways do they both comment on American life?

Why does English get offended by Quinn’s questions?

What does Quinn mean when he says he’ll always be seen as 'just a ‘regular kid,’ an ‘All-American boy'?

What does Rashad realize about how some people might perceive him?

Who does Rashad assume is the culprit behind the RASHAD IS ABSENT AGAIN TODAY graffiti? Who else is involved?

Is it wrong for Quinn not to speak up about what he witnessed at Jerry’s store?

Why does Tracy use the word 'still' in her statement?

What does Rashad dream about early Wednesday morning?

What happened to Mr. Butler when he was a cop?

Who is Katie Lansing and what does she tell Rashad?

Why does Rashad add a face to his drawing?

What big idea is Quinn grappling with in the quote, 'we couldn’t just separate basketball from the rest of life, just like we couldn’t separate history from the present, just like we couldn’t have racism in America without racists'?

How does Quinn define a 'hero'?

What does Quinn mean when he says, 'my mind was on fire, and it would have been impossible to chant team if Coach had asked me to'?

How is Rashad portrayed in different ways on social media?

Dwyer, Ma, and Coach all want Quinn to stay 'loyal' and quiet about what happened between Officer Galluzzo and Rashad. What is their point of view?

How does Rashad feel the night before the protest?

What important phone call does Quinn finally make?

In the final chapter, Rashad and Quinn speak at the same time. What effect does this have on the reader?

A flyer at the protest reads: If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. In your own words, what does this mean?

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