All American Boys pgs 165-185

How did the graffiti outside the school change everything for real?

• The principal demanded to punish whoever defaced the school.

• Rashad realized that someone cared about him.

• No one could ignore the fact that Rashad is out of school.

• The TV news crew showed up.

Looking around for a place to sit at lunch, Quinn becomes more aware of _____.

• how he should be at lunch tutoring.

• the terrible lunches served there.

• how few friends he has.

• the variety of skin colors at his school.

Coach wants the team to "leave it at the door," but Quinn senses _______________.

• sadness about the basketball season

• anxiety about the college scouts coming

• growing dislike for the coach

• fear about the racial conflict

For the first half of the book, why is Quinn so torn about what is right or wrong?

• He wants to impress Jill and what she believes.

• He wants to remain on the basketball team.

• He has never seen something like this before.

• He wants to set an example for Willy.

Which best explains the internal conflict Quinn struggles with?

• He must improve his grades to stay on the team.

• He needs to get a job to help his mom with expenses.

• He doesn't want to move back to New Jersey.

• He knows he must choose a side.

Quinn realizes that regardless of where he is, everyone sees him as ____. (page 180)

• his mother's son

• a regular, all American boy

• a star basketball player

• a loser

Jill helps Quinn to realize ______.

• they are becoming more than just friends.

• remaining silent is like agreeing with something.

• he should just quit the basketball team.

• not supporting Paul is betraying family.