Jason Reynolds, Author of Long Way Down

What is the central conflict faced by Will in "Long Way Down"?

• He struggles to find a job after his brother's death.

• He must decide whether to avenge his brother's death or break a community rule.

• He is haunted by ghosts of his past.

• He needs to escape a dangerous neighborhood.

Where does the entire story of "Long Way Down" take place, and how long does it last?

• In a school, over a day.

• In a car, over several hours.

• On an elevator, in 67 seconds.

• In a house, over a week.

Why was "Long Way Down" written in verse instead of prose?

• To make the book longer and more detailed.

• To slow down the reading pace for the reader.

• To create urgency and reflect a traumatized mind's thought process.

• To appeal to a wider audience who prefer poetry.

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What does the speaker mean by the idea of being "haunted"?

• Being visited by supernatural ghosts.

• Being followed by bad luck.

• Being influenced by past experiences, teachings, and relationships.

• Being unable to forget scary movies.