All American Boys pages 123-140

Which best describes the relationship between Quinn and Paul Guzzo?

• Quinn barely knew him until he saw him that Friday night outside Jerry's
• Quinn knew him only from being his best friend's older brother.
• Quinn viewed Paul Guzzo as a mentor/older brother figure.
• Quinn only knows him as the police officer on the video.

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Why are Quinn and Jill becoming closer friends?

• They have been going on dates to the movies together.
• Jill encourages Quinn to play better basketball.
• They talk to each other about the incident with Rashad.
• Jill's aunt is Quinn's mother's sister.

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Why does Quinn feel such an internal conflict (turmoil) inside of him about the video?

• Quinn fears the video shows him stealing from Jerry's.
• Quinn fears that the video shows him standing just watching.
• Quinn fears the video links him to the party at Jill's.
• Quinn fears the video will let his mother know he was out late.

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Why does the memory of Marc Blair bother Quinn?

• Marc Blair injured Quinn so that he couldn't play BB that year.
• Marc Blair dated Jill for a while, making Quinn jealous.
• Paul Guzzo defended Quinn by beating up Marc Blair.
• Paul Guzzo and Marc Blair were close friends until last year.

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What memory shows Paul Guzzo's good character?

• Paul took care of Quinn's mom.
• Paul volunteered at the Red Cross.
• Paul helped Jill when she broke her leg.
• Paul stayed by Quinn when he was in the hospital.

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What important thing does Jill tell Quinn?

• "I don't know what to do."
• "I feel comfortable being around you."
• "This is not about you."
• "You don't even know Rashad."

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What does Quinn understand about himself on page 132?

• Quinn knows he grew up in a bad neighborhood in his city.
• Quinn misses having an older brother to protect him.
• Quinn had been taught to fear others different from himself.
• Quinn's mom was overprotective of him.

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Which statement best summarizes what happens in Ms. Webber's classroom no pages 134-135?

• The students get in trouble for talking during a test.
• Ms. Webber is a new teacher at the school.
• Young people are strong when they join together.
• The students start a fight in the classroom.

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What is important about the students in class saying Rashad's name aloud? (pages 134-135)

• No one knew the boy who stole from Jerry's store last Friday.
• Saying his name gives Rashad an identity, not just "the student."
• Rashad is not very well-known at their high school until now.
• The students do not like Ms. Webber and try to get her in trouble.

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Quinn is frustrated because _____ (pages 139-140)

• the coach will not let them out early from practice.
• Jill is waiting for him outside the gym.
• he cannot stop thinking about racism.
• he may be cut from the team.

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