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

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

• Good student

• Well behaved

• Athletic

• Rebel

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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• Rashad becomes more silent and withdrawn after his arrest.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.

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

• Jill

• Quinn

• English

• Carlos

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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.

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