The reader can infer that Keisha still has feelings for Andy because

she's afraid she would cry/make up with Andy if she sees him

What is the significance of Marcus addressing his letter to "Andrew" rather than "Andy"?

Marcus doesn't know Andy very well.

Andy says adults "disappear like dust" when he needs help most. This reveals Andy's

inability to separate reality from coincidence

Why does Andy think about his childhood accident on the escalator?

Andy has the same feelings of being frozen/unable to move

What does B.J.'s feel about Andy's suicide?

BJ is scared because he thinks he will be next to die.

The reader can infer that Tyrone also takes responsibility for the accident when he says

"...we felt guilty too,... it was out stupid behavior..."

The reader could infer that Andy's suicide was possibly accidental because

his last words, "very sor-" shows he didn't mean to shoot

B.J. reveals that Andy was scared of death, in general. What can be infered by BJ's revelation

Andy thought suicide was the only way to stop being afraid

The title "Nighttime Cries of Desperation" foreshadows

Andy's decision to commit suicide

How does Tyrone feel about the "Suicide Prevention Team"?

He was angry they weren't there when they asked for help

The title of the chapter "Facts Without Feelings" is ironic because

the difference between the tragedy and the facts

What is Keisha looking forward to now that she and Andy have broken up?

Keisha is looking forward to relaxing/enjoying her freedom

Who first notices that Andy might have shot himself?

Monty, who notices blood on the ceiling.

How has Andy's suicide affected Tyrone's relationship with BJ?

They try to get together, but nothing is fun anymore.

What has helped B.J. to cope with the pain of Rob's death?

B.J.'s faith and prayers help him to cope.

What serious message about suicide does Rhonda's letter convey?

Suicide has a profound/terrible effect on the loved ones

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1
The reader can infer that Keisha still has feelings for Andy because
she is feeling depressed since they broke up
she thinks about him all the time
she wants to apologize about the incident at the talent show
she's afraid she would cry/make up with Andy if she sees him
2
What is the significance of Marcus addressing his letter to "Andrew" rather than "Andy"?
Only the basketball players called Andy, "Andy".
Marcus doesn't know Andy very well.
Marcus likes to call everyone by their full name.
Marcus is writing a formal letter.
3
Andy says adults "disappear like dust" when he needs help most. This reveals Andy's
inability to separate reality from coincidence
dependence on Keisha
bad choices about whom to call for help
mistrust of all adults
4
Why does Andy think about his childhood accident on the escalator?
Andy thinks about his mother being angry like she is now
Andy is in danger of being hurt in an accident
Andy remembers when his problems were simple
Andy has the same feelings of being frozen/unable to move
5
What does B.J.'s feel about Andy's suicide?
BJ is glad the Suicide Prevention Team is at school to help.
BJ thought Andy would commit suicide
BJ is more angry about Andy's suicide
BJ is scared because he thinks he will be next to die.
6
The reader can infer that Tyrone also takes responsibility for the accident when he says
"I will never, never forget him, or that terrible night."
"Remember ......when we realized we weren't going to die?"
"...we felt guilty too,... it was out stupid behavior..."
"Of course we felt horrible because Rob was dead"
7
The reader could infer that Andy's suicide was possibly accidental because
of the repetition saying he was sorry
he wishes that he'd never been born
his last words, "very sor-" shows he didn't mean to shoot
he was more concerned with his "lumpy, linty bedspread"
8
How is Andy's leaving "without sayin' goodbye affect B.J.?
BJ is glad he can say good-bye at the graveside.
both 2 and 3
BJ feels like Andy punched him and BJ can't hit back
BJ can't understand why Andy didn't go to his friends.
9
B.J. reveals that Andy was scared of death, in general. What can be infered by BJ's revelation
Many people in BJ's life have died.
BJ didn't really know how Andy felt
Andy didn't mean to commit suicide
Andy thought suicide was the only way to stop being afraid
10
The title "Nighttime Cries of Desperation" foreshadows
Keisha's choice to make up with Andy
Andy's decision to commit suicide
the possibility that Andy will get better
Andy's nightmares are returning
11
She didn't realize the _____ of the storm damage until she saw the enormous hole in the roof.
prevention
desperation
irritability
severity
12
The ______ in his voice made her turn around and see that she was in grave danger.
complications
desperation
irritable
vague
13
If I don't get enough sleep, I become rather _____ and cranky.
desperation
severity
irritable
prevention
14
How does Tyrone feel about the "Suicide Prevention Team"?
He thinks that they perform an important service.
He feels glad and comforted they are at the school.
He feels that the counselors should have contacted the team
He was angry they weren't there when they asked for help
15
The title of the chapter "Facts Without Feelings" is ironic because
there is a difference between Monty's reaction and Mr. J's
the police do not include feelings in the accident report
the difference between the tragedy and the facts
there is a contrast between Ms. J's reaction and Rhonda's
16
Vitamin C has been shown to be helpful in the ____of colds.
irritable
vague
prevention
desperation
17
What is Keisha looking forward to now that she and Andy have broken up?
Keisha is looking forward to relaxing/enjoying her freedom
Keisha wants to have more time to do her homework
Keisha wants to have more time to spend with her family
Keisha is depressed about not having a boyfriend
18
Because of Andy's suicide, his mom and dad
are getting divorced
have gotten rid of his father's gun
got higher paying jobs, but spend more time with Monty
now spend more time communicating with each other
19
The doctors informed the media that the celebrity died of _____ from the open-heart surgery.
vague
severity
prevention
complications
20
The plan was ______ and confusing, leaving the soldiers wondering what they should do next.
prevention
irritable
vague
complication
21
Who first notices that Andy might have shot himself?
Keisha, who came over to get back together with Andy.
Monty, who notices blood on the ceiling.
Officer Casey, who investigates the scene.
Andy's dad, who comes home after a long business trip.
22
How has Andy's suicide affected Tyrone's relationship with BJ?
They don't see each other outside of school
They try to get together, but nothing is fun anymore.
They get together with Rhonda and Keisha, but they fight
They hate each other
23
At the end of the novel, who comes to visit Andy's gravesite?
B.J.
Andy's mother
Keisha
Monty
24
Why is Gerald especially angry with Andy?
Gerald thinks that suicide is the coward's way out.
Andy won't be around to play on the basketball team anymore.
Gerald thinks that brave men face their problems.
Both 1 and 3
25
What has helped B.J. to cope with the pain of Rob's death?
B.J.'s faith and prayers help him to cope.
B.J. is angry with Rob, so he doesn't think about the pain.
B.J.'s mother has been very supportive.
B.J. relies on his friends to help him through the pain.
26
What serious message about suicide does Rhonda's letter convey?
Suicide is one of the leading causes of teenage deaths.
Those who know a suicidal person may not be able to help
Communication is a way to decrease the number of suicides
Suicide has a profound/terrible effect on the loved ones

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