All American Boys Characters

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One of the two main characters in the book. He is in his Junior year in high school and is in the ROTC. He enjoys art.

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Rashad

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One of the two main characters in the book. He plays basketball. His father was in the military but died in Afghanistan.

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Quinn

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Who is Guzzo's older brother and the cop who violently beat Rashad while arresting him?

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Paul Galluzzo

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Who is Rashad and Spoony's mother, described as a kind, caring person and a peacekeeper in the family?

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Jessica Butler

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Who is Rashad and Spoony's father, who served in the military, became a police officer, and then took an office job?

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David Butler

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Who is Rashad's older brother who works for UPS and lives with his girlfriend?

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Spoony

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Quinn and Willy’s mom (we never learn her first name). She works long night shifts at a warehouse.

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Ma

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Who is one of Rashad’s best friends, extremely handsome, kind, and captain of the basketball team? Options: Jerry, Carlos, English Jones, Guzzo

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English Jones

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Who is one of Rashad’s best friends, tries out for the basketball team every year but gets cut, and is a graffiti artist?

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Carlos

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Who is another of Rashad’s best friends and also on the basketball team with English?

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Shannon

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