TT p. 50-70

Question 1

Why is Andy upset with Keisha?

Accepted Answer

She's focusing on school instead of spending time with him

Question 2

Who were the people at Andy's school that saw black kids as dumb?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Question 3

"His eyes are kind, his arms are strong, I've found the place where I belong."

Accepted Answer

Rhonda's poem

Question 4

When Andy got an A in his math class, his teacher said:

Accepted Answer

Both A & B

Question 5

"My teacher said to write a poem about some stuff. I really don't like poetry..."

Accepted Answer

Gerald's poem

Question 6

What subject in school did Andy like most?

Accepted Answer

History

Question 7

"What's your problem, little man?"

Accepted Answer

Keisha's poem

Question 8

"You know those giant slides they have at the swimming pool? That's my grades."

Accepted Answer

Andy used a metaphor to compare his grades

Question 9

Why was Marcus called the curve buster?

Accepted Answer

He set the curve for having A's and B's in class

Question 10

When Keisha and Andy went to the mall,

Accepted Answer

He sat on a bench depressed and his head was down on his lap

Question 11

Andy's career goal is to be a:

Accepted Answer

Lawyer

Question 12

In the hallway, Andy had a conversation with the boys and told them that:

Accepted Answer

He forgot that there was a test

Question 13

"It's dark where I am and I cannot find the light. There are shadows all around me..."

Accepted Answer

Andy's poem

Question 14

"I pray to the Lord who lives up above to send me a lady, someone to love"

Accepted Answer

BJ's poem

Question 15

Ms. E said that are finishing this book by next:

Accepted Answer

Friday

Questions 15