Tuesday, December 21, 2010
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 5- pages 195-239
What do you think of their decision to move back to their old neighborhoods in Newark? Would you do the same thing?
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 5- pages 195-239
Whom do George, Sam, and Rameck invite to their graduation from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey? Whom would you invite to share such a big day with you? Why?
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 5- pages 195-239
Describe the experience of “Match Day.” Do you think you would be excited, nervous, or both?
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 5- pages 195-239
Sam does not pass the state-board exam right away. What keeps him going? Why doesn’t he give up? What would you do in a similar situation?
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 4- pages 141-194
When Rameck gets arrested for having the fishing knife, his dream almost ended. How does this experience affect Rameck? How would an unfortunate event like this affect you? Would you have given up?
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 4- pages 141-194
What did the boys enjoy about their job working as toll collectors on the New Jersey turnpike? Do you have a job? Do you enjoy it? Why or why not?
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 4- pages 141-194
Both Rameck and Sam talk about falling in love. How do their relationships affect them? How do your relationships affect you?
RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 4- pages 141-194
Describe how the lure of the rap world entices Rameck and George. What decision would you have made?
Thursday, December 9, 2010
RESPONSE QUESTION SECTION 3- pages 99-139
Describe what Rameck's idea of “Giving Back" is. Do you agree or disagree?
RESPONSE QUESTION SECTION 3- pages 99-139
The summer program the boys attend before their freshmen year at Seton Hall is quite rigorous. What are some of the challenges they faced? Do you think you would have been able to survive?
RESPONSE QUESTION SECTION 3- pages 99-139
Sam calls Carla at Seton Hall an “Earth Angel.” Is this title fitting? Who is your “Earth Angel?”
RESPONSE QUESTION SECTION 3- pages 99-139
George talks about the school and community activities that helped keep him out of trouble. Describe some of them. Do you agree or disagree that activities and athletics can keep teenagers off the streets? Do you belong to any groups like this?
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