All American Boys Whole Book

Why does the cop attack Rashad in the store?

• He's racially profiling Rashad

• Rashad attacked him

• The manager told him to

• He had pre-existing issues with Rashad

What is Rashad like at the start of the book? (Choose 2)

• Good student

• Well behaved

• Athletic

• Rebel

How does Rashad feel after the incident?

• He's mad at the way his family is reacting

• He is conflicted and it's weird to see himself on the news

• He's terrified of the world around him

• He just wants to go to school

How does Rashad's family react to the incident?

• Spoony wants to protest against racial injustice

• His dad questions him about what he did

• His mom worries that he won't be ok

• All of the above

What theme is explored through Rashad's experience with the police officer?

• The importance of family.

• The challenges of adolescence.

• Racial profiling and police brutality.

• The power of friendship.

What role does social media play in the development of the story's themes?

• It is irrelevant to the development of the story's themes.

• It exacerbates the situation by spreading misinformation.

• It plays a crucial role in spreading awareness about Rashad's arrest and racial injustice.

• It is used by characters to escape from the reality of Rashad's situation.

How does the author's portrayal of the police officer involved in Rashad's arrest contribute to the theme of racial injustice?

• It shows that all police officers are inherently biased and unjust.

• It highlights the systemic issues within law enforcement that contribute to racial injustice.

• It portrays the police officer as a misunderstood hero.

• It suggests that the incident was an isolated event, not indicative of a larger problem.

How does the motif of silence and voice manifest in Rashad's character development?

• Rashad becomes more silent and withdrawn after his arrest.

• Rashad finds his voice and begins to speak out against racial injustice.

• Rashad's silence is portrayed as a form of consent to the injustice.

• Rashad's voice is ignored by those around him, emphasizing his isolation.

Which character serves as a witness to Rashad's beating and struggles with the decision to speak out?

• Jill

• Quinn

• English

• Carlos

How does Quinn initially react upon witnessing the incident between Rashad and the police officer?

• He intervenes to help Rashad.

• He runs away from the scene.

• He is shocked and stays hidden.

• He calls for more help.