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WorksheetsAll American Boys
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
Why did Rashad's father want him to join the ROTC?
He believes it is the best opportunity for a black boy in America.
He doesn't want Rashad to play basketball
His father doesn't want him to join ROTC.
ROTC is a way to get him in to college.
Why was Quinn actually shocked when he saw a cop beating up a teenager?
He knew the teen
The cop is his best friend's brother
He was not shocked
Quinn had been beat up by a cop previously and it gave him PTSD
What happened to make the cop think Rashad was stealing?
Rashad shoved chips into his pockets
A woman tripped over Rashad's duffel bag and caused a commotion
The store clerk was mad at Rashad for no reason and decided to accuse him
Someone who looked like Rashad stole from the store earlier that week and they thought it was the same person
What happened to Quinn's father?
He ran away from his family
He died in Afghanistan
Nothing happened to him
His parents got divorced and he doesn't see him often
How do people describe Quinn?
A thug
Goody two shoes
An All American Boy
A criminal
What is Rashad’s hospital survival kit?
his laptop and cell phone
his favorite books
his art supply kit
his stuffed animals
Quinn feels that if he mentions what he saw at Jerry’s, he is
saving the day
being immature
betraying Paul
doing the right thing
What was the author's purpose when ending Rashad's narrative with "Please don't kill me."
To show pain.
To show fear.
To show racial profiling.
Why is being called "a good kid" upsetting for Quinn?
He feels that people pity him for his father's death.
He feels that people do not know the real him.
He feels that he is more than a good kid--- a great leader.
Why is Rashad's father so disappointed in Spoony (Rashad's brother)?
He did not join the army
Spoony is in jail
Spoony dropped out of high school
Spoony works at UPS
What sport does Quinn play?
Baseball
Football
Basketball
Wrestling
Where does Will go when Quinn is out partying?
He goes partying with him. That's what brothers are for.
To the Cambi's house
Will stays at home
Quinn doesn't have a brother
Who comes to the hospital and tells Rashad that “everything happens for a reason”?
Carlos
the hospital janitor
the pastor
a stranger
What does Paul say about the incident?
"I regret what I did...things really got out of hand."
"Everything will be just fine. this just comes with the job."
"I hope I don't get fired-I really need the money."
"That kid was a thug and had it coming."
strike, usually with the fist
scowl
laceration
pummel
wince
a torn ragged wound
disperse
pummel
wince
laceration
weep, cry, or shout noisily
bawl
oblivious
drone
scowl
How would the scene at Jerry's have ended differently if the lady that tripped over Rashad had offered an explanation to the officer?
She could have explained that Rashad attacked her.
She could have prevented the beating if she was allowed to speak.
She could have explained what happened.
Characterize the relationship between Rashad, English, Los and Shannon.
They were friends that went to the same high school.
They were like a 3 piece meal with fries on the side.
They were wing men.
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.
