All-American Boys Quinn

Who has become a trusted friend and someone who challenges Quinn to do what's right?

• Jill

• Dwyer

• English

• Willy

How might the Jerry's Corner Mart clerk be held responsible for what happened to Rashad?

• He instigated the event by thinking Rashad was in the wrong.

• He stood up for Rashad but no one listed to him.

• He told the lady to bump into Rashad to frame him.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Who is Quinn's best friend in 'All-American Boys'?

• A) Rashad

• B) Jill

• C) Guzzo

• D) English

What internal struggle does Quinn face throughout 'All-American Boys'?

• A) Fear of failing his exams

• B) Conflict between loyalty to his friend and doing what's right

• C) Deciding whether to join the basketball team

• D) Choosing a college to attend