All American Boys- Wednesday: Quinn

What does Paul talk to Quinn about when he approaches him before school?

• Paul knows Quinn was outside of Jerry's when he beat Rashad and tries to explain that he was protecting the lady in the store and just doing his job.

• Paul is becoming the new basketball coach and he wants Quinn's advice on who should start

• Paul is desperate for Quinn's mom to take him back after she broke up with him and is begging for another chance.

• Paul plans on leaving Springfield to join the military and wants to say goodbye before he leaves for basic training.

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What was odd about the way Mrs. Tracey was acting in class?

• She yelled at everyone in the class

• She was absent for a week

• She got upset and ran out of the room

• She began crying in front of her students

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What did Mrs. Tracey's students decide to do after she informed them she would be moving on from The Invisible Man unit?

• They cheered

• They decided to write an essay instead

• They protested by volunteering to read the novel aloud

• They went to the principal to express their annoyance

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What happens at basketball practice to Guzzo?

• He fights with English about playing time.

• He plays really well and Coach asks him to start in the next game.

• He is elbowed by a teammate. Guzzo believes it was on purpose because he's Paul's brother.

• He walks out of practice because coach yells at him.

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After a tense basketball practice, what does Coach remind the players?

• There is an awards banquet this Sunday.

• They are one team and are not allowed to attend parties or protests.

• This is going to be his final season as a coach because he was fired.

• He wants to help organize the protest on Friday.

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