On the Sidewalk Bleeding by Evan Hunter

What is the purpose for us reading this in class?

• We are exploring Andy's sense of identity.

• To learn about how you present yourself to the world.

• Mrs. Anderson just really likes it.

• We are studying the impact of gangs on teenage life.

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At the BEGINNING of the story, what did Andy's jacket symbolize to him?

• Andy's jacket symbolized belonging to something bigger than himself, and he was proud of it.

• Andy's jacket symbolized how he was a thug.

• Andy's jacket symbolized his athletic ability at school.

• Andy's jacket symbolized his academic ability at school.

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Why did the young couple not help Andy?

• They were scared to get involved in rival gang conflict.

• They didn't notice him.

• They thought he had already passed.

• The girl was grossed out by the blood.

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Why did the drunk man not help Andy?

• He thought Andy was drunk too and left him alone.

• He didn't like teenagers.

• He thought he was too good to help others.

• He was more interested in robbing Andy of his cigarette money.

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Andy saw one more person before he passed. Who was it?

• A corrupt police officer

• A little kid

• A lady rummaging in the garbage

• His girlfriend

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Who is Laura?

• Andy's girlfriend

• Andy's mom

• Andy's cousin

• the girl with Freddie

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As Andy mulled over what it meant to be a Royal, what question did he have?

• "What good was a title if you were dying?"

• "Laura, are you dancing?"

• "You don't want a cop to find you drunk and wet in an alley?"

• "What should we do, Freddie?"

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Why was Andy in the alley in the first place?

• He went to get some cigarettes, but the drug store was closed so he had to go to a different store.

• He was running from the cops.

• He and Laura were skipping school.

• The Royals made him keep a look out while they committed a crime since he was a new member.

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What was Andy's last accomplishment?

• He took off that jacket so he would be remembered as Andy.

• He asked Laura to marry him.

• He got revenge on the Guardians.

• He let the rest of the Royals know what happened.

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Who found Andy's body?

• Laura

• a cop

• a Guardian

• Johnny

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