All American Boys, Section 2 pp. 61-120

What conflict occurred between Quinn and his mother?

• Quinn's mother was angry because he got arrested for stealing from Jerry's Corner Mart.

• Quinn's mother was upset because he left his brother at home alone and went to Jill's party.

• Quinn's mother was upset because she found an alcohol flask in the pocket of his jeans.

• Quinn's mother was angry that he saw Paul beating up Rashad and did not report it to the police department.

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What happened when Quinn took WIlly out for pizza at Mother's Pizza Place?

• Quinn got jumped by a group of boys.

• Willy cursed out a lady in the restaurant.

• Quinn saw Paul arrest another black boy who was accused of stealing.

• A fight broke out

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What was Quinn's reaction to the incident at Mother's Pizza?

• He had a flashback of the altercation between Rashad and Paul which sickened him and caused him to leave immediately.

• He made Willy apologize to the store manager for his inappropriate behavior.

• Quinn argued with the police for harassing the group of black boys.

• He was unable to breathe and required medical attention.

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Rashad saw a news report that stated, "Again, this footage that was taken from a smartphone Friday night, of a police officer shoving a young man through the door at Jerry's Corner Mart on Fourth Street. As you can see, the officer already has the young man subdued. He doesn't seem to be resisting, but is still slammed to the ground, where the officer proceeds with what looks to be unnecessary force."

What message is the media presenting to the public?

• Rashad is a thug.

• Rashad may have acted inappropriately during the incident

• The police officer may have acted inappropriately.

• The police officer's life was in danger.

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Select words or phrases that support the idea that the media may be suggesting that the police officer (Paul) may have handled the altercation with Rashad inappropriately. (Select all that apply)

"Again, this footage was taken from a smartphone Friday night, of a police officer shoving a young man through the door at Jerry's Corner Mart on Fourth Street. As you can see, the officer already has the young man subdued. He doesn't seem to be resisting, but is still slammed to the ground, where the officer proceeds with what looks to be unnecessary force."

• "Police officer shoving a man."

• "The officer already has the man subdued."

• "He doesn't seem to be resisting."

• "The officer proceeds with what looks like unnecessary force."

• "This footage is taken from a smart phone."

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The Galluzzo family had a ​ (a)   to allow Paul's loved ones to provide him with comfort and support.

• barbecue
• Memorial Service
• Candlelight Vigil

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Who did Quinn share his feelings about Paul with?

• Rashad

• Jill

• Jane

• Guzzo

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Why were Jill and her mother arguing in the kitchen?

• Jill was upset that her mother did not want her to hang around Quinn.

• Jill's mother was drunk and caused a scene.

• Jill called Paul a "Crooked Cop" in front of the whole family.

• Jill was irresponsible by throwing a party, having the police show up to break it up , and possibly jeopardizing Paul's reputation.

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What caused an akward moment for Paul and his family while they watched the football game on television?

• Willy said that Paul's hamburgers were "super dry."

• Quinn caught his mother kissing Paul in the kitchen

• The news update of the video showing the altercation between Rashad and Paul.

• Quinn blurted out that he saw Paul beating Rashad at Jerry's.

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After a backyard basketball game between Paul, Quinn, and Guzzo became too serious, Quinn walked off of the court angrily. Paul yelled out to Quinn saying, "I'm just trying to help you, Quinn, Like I always have. You remember that."

What can you infer about Paul?

• He may know that Quinn saw him at Jerry's during the incident with Rashad, and he wants him to remain loyal to him.

• He wants Quinn to toughen up and be more of a man.

• He regrets being a mentor/brother figure to Quinn.

• He is afraid that Quinn will not make the basketball team.

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