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What is Trent's initial reaction to the situation being discussed?

  • He is eager to join in the fight.
  • He believes it's serious and dangerous.
  • He is indifferent to the situation.
  • He thinks it's just a minor issue. (correct)

What action does Trent take when he sees the situation escalate?

  • He runs away in fear.
  • He calls for help.
  • He intervenes physically.
  • He starts recording with his cellphone. (correct)

How does Retta express her feelings during the phone call?

  • She is angry and shouting.
  • She is calm and collected.
  • She sounds scared and shaky. (correct)
  • She is confused and uncertain.

What does Retta fear about Randy in the situation?

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What does Trent do while speaking to Retta on the phone?

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What phrase does Retta use to emphasize her distress?

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What sentiment is conveyed by Retta's question 'Why don’t they leave him alone?'

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What activity are REGGIE and RETTA primarily engaged in while waiting for their grandson?

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What emotion does Trent exhibit when he sees the police act?

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What does RETTA suggest they will have to do if REGGIE is hungry?

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What is REGGIE's response when asked if he is hungry?

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What does REGGIE express a desire for in a suggestive manner?

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Why does RETTA avoid smoking when her grandson is home?

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What does RETTA likely mean when she says 'I ain’ cookin’ and ain’ nothin’ in there I wanna be eatin’'?

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Which of the following represents a key interaction between REGGIE and RETTA?

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What tone can be inferred from RETTA's dialogue when speaking to both REGGIE and on the phone?

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What was the initial accusation made by Tomlin?

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What action is unlawful according to Alabama Vehicle Code Section 2146?

<p>Failing to obey a Stop sign (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Ramirez identify himself in the conversation?

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What does Tomlin imply is better for the situation?

<p>Finding a white officer with a missing person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'reasonable suspicion' refer to in the context of law enforcement?

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What emotion does Tomlin express at the end of the excerpt?

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What is necessary for a police officer to conduct a search according to the dialogue?

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What is suggested about the interaction between the officers and the suspect?

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What does Ramirez's line about not shooting imply?

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What does Tomlin mean by 'Way the bastard was talkin'?'

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What can be inferred about the suspect based on the conversation?

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What does the conversation indicate about the relationships between the characters?

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What does the dialogue imply about the officer's decision to draw their weapon?

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What aspect of the situation causes Tomlin to express urgency?

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How do the other characters react to the actions taken by the officer?

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According to the dialogue, what can be inferred about the relationship between the characters?

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What motivates Reggie to go to church?

<p>To avoid starvation due to lack of home cooking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Retta suggest Reggie could do instead of relying on church dinners?

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How does Tomlin feel about the department's treatment of his past incidents?

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What does Tomlin imply about the consequences of an officer shooting someone?

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What does Ramirez try to convey to Tomlin about the situation?

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Why is Tomlin anxious about his status in the department?

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What does Tomlin mean when he refers to the 'heat in my pants'?

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What racial tension is implied in Tomlin's dialogue?

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What is the initial reaction of RAMIREZ towards the presence they are discussing?

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What transformation does RAMIREZ notice in the individual's eyes towards the end?

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What does TOMLIN do after speaking with RAMIREZ?

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What does RAMIREZ imply about the individual's awareness of their impending fate?

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How does RAMIREZ characterize the final moments of the individual?

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What imagery does RAMIREZ use to describe the transition of the individual?

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What indicates RAMIREZ's personal connection to the observed event?

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What does RAMIREZ hope for when he remarks, 'Well, it's what I saw at least'?

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Flashcards

Stop Sign Violation

Failing to obey a stop sign is against the law.

Reasonable Suspicion

A reasonable belief that criminal activity is afoot, justifying a search or detention.

Probable Cause

Sufficient evidence to make a reasonable person believe that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed.

Initiating a Stop

The act of a police officer in stopping a vehicle.

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Vehicle Search

Checking a vehicle for evidence of a crime.

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Regulatory Signal

A signal that mandates specific driver actions, like stopping at a stop sign.

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Law Enforcement's Role

Protecting and enforcing the law, through conducting vehicle stops, searches, or any other action that uphold the law.

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Officer's Duty

The responsibilities police officers have while performing their duties.

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Evening business

A relaxing activity shared between RETTA and REGGIE before their grandson returns from practice.

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RETTA's phone call

RETTA is on the phone while REGGIE is engaging in other activities.

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REGGIE's hunger

REGGIE expresses a particular desire for food, leading to an interaction with RETTA.

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REGGIE's suggestive action

REGGIE attempts to touch RETTA, but is rebuffed.

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RETTA's response

RETTA firmly rejects REGGIE's advance.

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Parking lot setting

The setting for the scene is outside, in a parking lot.

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Grandson's schedule

The grandson engages in after-school basketball practice.

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Lack of cooking provisions

RETTA mentions there is nothing to eat inside the vehicle.

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TRENT's recording

Trent uses his phone to record a tense situation.

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RETTA's fear

RETTA expresses worry about someone getting shot.

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Randy's actions

Randy's actions are causing tension and worry.

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Officer's actions

Police officers are involved in a confrontational situation.

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Escalating tension

The situation grows increasingly uneasy.

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fear of violence

There is a strong concern about possible violence.

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Trent's response

Trent reacts to the tense situation and records it on his phone.

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Possible ticket

Trent suspects the confrontation might be about a traffic violation.

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Racial bias in policing

Unconscious or conscious prejudice in how law enforcement officers perceive and treat individuals based on race.

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Officer's racial identity

An officer's own racial background and its potential impact on interactions with the public.

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Racial disparity in cases

Differences in the handling and outcomes of criminal cases, based on the race of the person involved.

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Implicit bias

Unconscious biases that affect judgment and decisions, particularly regarding race.

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Officer interaction

The exchange between an officer and a person they are interacting with.

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Officer's Perception

How an officer interprets a person's behavior or words.

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Consequence of bias

The negative outcomes resulting from prejudice, for instance, misjudging individuals based on race.

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Officer's Justification

Reasoning or explanations from an officer for a particular course of action.

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Officer's Dilemma

Tomlin contemplates whether to shoot a person of color, highlighting racial bias and potential consequences.

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Racial Bias

Tomlin's internal conflict and remarks suggest a biased view toward a person of color.

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Police Brutality

Tomlin's thoughts and actions express a pattern of possible police brutality towards individuals of certain races.

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Community Relations

The passage explores strained relationships between law enforcement and the community in the context of race.

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Officer's Justification

Tomlin gives an excuse to cover up actions and tries to make it appear appropriate.

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Tomlin's Perspective

Tomlin is looking at the situation in an unjust and biased way, potentially in a form of prejudice.

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Ramirez's Reaction

Ramirez attempts to calm Tomlin down, but Tomlin's view of the situation remains compromised.

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News Coverage

News coverage is mentioned as a catalyst for the investigation, likely adding public pressure.

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Glazed-over eyes

Eyes that appear unfocused or blank, often suggesting a detached or altered mental state.

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Body left before death

A description of a person's state of mind during the moments before death. The person's awareness was supposedly detached from their body before their body actually died

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Intense gaze

A fixed, unwavering stare, often a sign of strong emotion or focus.

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"Poof"

A sudden, unexpected event; like a disappearing act.

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Peaceful eyes

A state of calm or serenity seen in eyes just before death.

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Fast-paced confrontation

A situation that is moving rapidly, full of tension and quickly changing.

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Radio Transmission "201"

A specific code or message dispatched via radio.

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Stomping on the body

A forceful act of rejection and destruction of something.

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Study Notes

Play Title and Author

  • Title: BUST
  • Author: Zora Howard

Contact Information

  • Byron Wetzel, Range Media Partners (email address)
  • John MacGregor & Ally Shuster, Creative Artists Agency (email addresses)

Cast of Characters

  • RETTA (f): Black, late 50s, long-time resident of Oakwood Hills Apartments
  • REGGIE (m): Black, late 50s, RETTA's husband
  • TRENT (m): Black, teenager, RETTA and REGGIE's grandson
  • TOMLIN (m): White, mid-to-late 40s, police officer
  • RAMIREZ (m): Latino, mid-to-late 30s, police officer
  • BOOBIE (m): Black, teenager, TRENT's best friend.
  • KRYSTAL (f): Black, teenager, TRENT's classmate
  • ZEKE (m): Black, teenager, TRENT's classmate
  • PAIGE (f): Black, teenager, TRENT's classmate
  • NEWSCASTER (f): White, 30s, Newscaster
  • MS. PINTO (f): White, 30-40s, Teacher
  • JACK (m): White, 40s, School security
  • MR. WOODS (m): Black, 60s

Play Notes on Style

  • Speeches usually follow preceding speeches unless interrupted ("/")
  • Multiple interruptions are indicated sequentially ("//", "///")
  • Words in brackets "[" are suggested but unspoken

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