WorksheetsAll American Boys Final Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Why does Rashad participate in ROTC?
He wants to join the military
His father pressured him to do ROTC
He likes the uniform
He wants to impress girls
What event, before Paul's assault on Rashad, is crucial to plot development?
Rashad mentioning his favorite type of chips
Rashad planning to borrow money from his brother
Rashad changing out of his ROTC uniform
Rashad talking about the girls that will be at the party
What statement best describes the point of view in All American Boys?
The singular point of view gives a look at only Rashad's experiences
The shifting point of view highlights the same experiences of two similar boys of different racial backgrounds
The all-knowing point of view allows the reader to know the inner thoughts of every character
The reader is invited to enter the story through a second person point of view
"On Friday nights there were always only two things on my mind: getting the hell out of the house and finding the party" - Quinn
What can you conclude about Quinn from this passage?
Quinn only cares about parties
Quinn likes to escape from his life at home
Quinn is not a very serious person
Quinn is a trouble maker
“So when I got to highschool, I just did it. I joined ROTC. Really it's called JROTC, but nobody says the J…. I joined to get my dad off my back. To make him happy.”
Which signpost is this?
Memory Moment
Aha Moment
Contrasts and Contradictions
Again and Again Moment
"I wasn't him. I'd never be him. But I was still supposed to try" - Quinn
Quinn said this about who?
Paul
Willy
Rashad
His father
How does Rashad's father compare to Rashad's mother?
His mother and father are very similar
His mother is very serious and strict; his father is very understanding
His mother is very happy; his father is depressed
His mother is very understanding and loving; his father is distant and stern
“It chimed like it always did, and the guy
behind the counter looked up like he always did, then stepped out from
behind the counter, like he always did.”
Which signpost is this?
Words from the Wiser
Again and Again moment
Aha Moment
Memory Moment
What statement is NOT true about Spoony?
Spoony has been racially profiled by police in his lifetime
Spoony was beaten by a police officer
Spoony is angry at the injustice in America
Spoony cares for Rashad
Quinn was disturbed by what he saw Paul do to Rashad. How does he know this is really bothering him?
He couldn't participate in Jill's party as planned
He gets sick
He can't sleep
He feels the need to punch Paul in the face
When Quinn finds out the Galluzzo family is hosting a barbeque, it's a red flag to him. Why?
The Galluzzo family never has "formal" planned get togethers
The Galluzzo family never has people at their house
The Galluzzo family doesn't have a lot of money to host a party
All the above
Who is the first person in Quinn's life to recognize Paul's assault on Rashad for what it is?
Dwyer
English
Jill
Carlos
"I mean, seriously, have you lost your damn mind? Are them things on your head affecting your thinking? Rashad doesn't need this kind of attention... He doesn't need all this craziness. None of us do."
Who said this?
Spoony
Rashad's mother
Rashad's father
English
Why does Spoony send the media a picture of Rashad in his ROTC uniform?
He knows Rashad will be made to look like a "thug" if he doesn't control the situation
He wants to hide Rashad's criminal record
He wants attention from the media
He knows seeing Rashad in his uniform will make his father proud
"He looked like he hadn't slept in days. Maybe he hadn't. Maybe he'd been up all night too, thinking about what he had done to Rashad. Poor guy -- yup, that was my first actual thought. Not Rashad. Paul. Jesus."
Which signpost is this?
Memory Moment
Contrast and Contradictions
Again and Again
Aha Moment
"I nodded and Guzzo did too. It was always like that. Paul'd give us marching orders and we'd march, especially with basketball."
What is the purpose of this passage?
To convey how Paul tries to control Quinn
To convey the type of relationship Quinn had with the Galluzzo family
To convey that Quinn was a follower, not a leader
To convey that Guzzo and Quinn were best friends
Rashad is a (n)
swimmer
artist
poet
writer
What statement best describes Paul at the barbeque?
Paul appears carefree and happy
Paul appears a little pushy and tense
Paul appears quiet and distant
Paul appears sad and down
"... I don't ever want to be robbed again. And he looks like the guy who robbed me. He was dressed just like him."
This statement is an example of
Racism
Racial Profiling
Stereotyping
Police brutality
"Well, guess what? I'm white too and that's exactly why I was marching."
Which signpost is this?
Memory Moment
Aha Moment
Contrasts and Contradictions
Again and Again moment
Who spray painted "Rashad is absent again today" on the sidewalk?
Carlos
English
Quinn
Spoony
"It was fear. It seemed to follow me like my shadow these days, but I recognized now how it was trailing everyone else, too" - Quinn
What is the purpose of this simile?
To convey the general tone of the community
To convey how hopeless Quinn feels
To convey the sadness Quinn feels
To convey how the community has failed to respond to Paul's physical assault of Rashad
"You're not a criminal Rashad. I know that. I know every word you said was true. You didn't deserve this. You're not a criminal."
Who said this?
Rashad's father
Rashad's mother
Spoony
English
"Rashad is absent again today"
What is the intent behind this message?
To bring justice to Rashad
To raise awareness about what happened to Rashad
To give a "name" to Rashad
All the above
Quinn's English class reads aloud Battle Royal. Why?
They want to displease administration
They want to show solidarity with Paul
They want to show solidarity with Rashad
They want the basketball team to go to state
What word best describes the basketball team on Wednesday?
Tolerant
Candid
Happy
Disjointed
What is true about Rashad and his father?
Rashad's anger towards his father grows
Rashad gains insight into his father that helps him understand why he is the man that he is
Rashad builds a better relationship with his father
Rashad decides he doesn't want his father in his life
How does Mrs. Fitzgerald challenge Rashad?
To fight for justice
To confront the police force
To not let his fear stop him from doing what is right
To forget the past and live in the moment
"I began to draw features on the face of the man having his chest punched through. Starting with his mouth." - Rashad
What can you conclude from this passage?
Rashad is a great artist
Rashad wants his voice to be heard
Rashad is befuddled about what to do next
Rashad longs for peace in his life
Ms. Lansing....
Is the lady who was at Jerry's
Shows support for Rashad
First and second answer
None of the above
How does Quinn justify being part of march to his mother?
He says he wants to do something great with his life.
He says he wants to make Willy proud.
He says he wants to follow the example of his father and stand up for what he believes in.
All the above
On the way home from the hospital, Rashad notices...
the media has come to see him.
his dad purposely avoids driving past Jerry's.
his parents aren't saying anything to him.
none of his friends have communicated with him.
What does Spoony call his protest?
A sit-in
A die-in
A peaceful protest
A final say
What sort of tone do the city officials and police officers set at the protest?
They set an uncaring tone
They set a war-like tone
They set an open and engaging tone
They set a condescending tone
What gives Quinn a small feeling of hope at the protest?
Many people have showed up to have their voice heard
Rashad is alive
His mom came to the protest
The police officers are respecting the protestors
What does the Family Circle cartoon symbolize to Rashad?
Security
Innocence
White Privilege
All the above
The role call at the march is
indifferent
sympathetic
nostalgic
powerful
What is the purpose of two side by side point of views in the final chapter?
To convey the differences between Rashad and Quinn
To convey Rashad and Quinn as equal voices
First and second answer
None of the above
Quinn and Rashad both experience
fear
missed opportunity
freedom
prejudice
What is the most accurate statement about All American Boys?
It challenges blind obedience to authority
It gives a voice to the injustice experienced by many of America's black youth
It is an outcry for stricter laws and police presence in urban communities
First and second answer
