1. What were the only things on Quinn's mind on a Friday. Is this

similar to Rashad? Why do you think the author made this

decision?

2. What do we find out about Quinn's family'? How do you think this

is going to play a role in the plot of the noven

3 'That was my role: the dutiful son, the All-American boy with an

All-American fifteen-foot deadeye Jump shot and an All-American

3.5 GPA" (27). What does All-American mean? Why do you think It

was repeated?

I-I. Describe Quinn's neighborhood. Why do you think the author

decided to have Quinn from this neighborhood? Use evidence from

the text to support your answer.