Solo by Kwame Alexander

How does Blade describe the feeling of belonging that he gains with Lucy? (p. 372-457)

• surreal and terrifying

• strange and confusing

• peaceful and comforting

• wonderful and exciting

After what did Rutherford name Blade?

• a Marvel comic

• his favorite guitar

• his deceased father

• a rock star

Blade reveals that if Sunny were still here, he would ask her why she used to say what? (p. 151-205)

• Family is everywhere you choose to find it.

• Every great star has a great demise awaiting them.

• Rock music is a ruthless demon.

• You cannot live on bread alone.

With what does Blade equate joy?

• Home

• Music

• Sunshine

• Medicine

What does Blade describe as "the only thing that matters" besides Chapel? (p. 1-76)

• Music

• Memories of Sunny

• His Family

• His guitar

According to Blade, Birdie gets paid "beaucoup loot" to do what?

• Sit and stare at Rutherford

• Pretend she can keep Rutherford sober

• Videotape every moment of his journey through Ghana

• Dress Rutherford in hobo outfits.

Blade begins counting the days after learning what?

• That Rutherford has relapsed again.

• That he was adopted

• That Chapel cheated on him

• That Lucy is his biological mother

What does Blade do that Storm describes as unhealthy?

• He invests too much energy into hating Rutherford.

• He complains constantly.

• He spends all his time with Chapel.

• He writes music for hours without taking a break.

After Blade learns that he was adopted, all of his childhood securities transform into what?

• Lies

• Jokes

• Annoyances

• Threats

Of whom does Blade claim he is the son?

• A poor rich man

• A rock legend

• a musical genius

• a helpless addict