American Street Chapters 7-10

In Chapter 7 why do the twins give Fabiola a makeover ?

• She has a date

• She is going to rescue her mother

• She is going to school

• They are going to a birthday party

How does Fabiola respond to Kasim at the club? Use at least one piece of direct evidence (with page numbers) to support your respones

What is the significance of the quote (p. 71) "...Dray and Donna? We call them D & D. Dungeons and Dragons. He's the dungeon and she's the dragon. Dray is putting her in a headlock to tame that dragon."

Why does Pri get mad at Dray and punch his car?  

• Dray was trying to dance with Pri

• Dray keeps giving Donna drinks even though she is already drunk

• No reason, she just really hates Dray

• Dray took money from her

What Lwa does Fabiola associate Bad Leg with?

• Papa Legba, the gate keeper

• Baron Samedi - lord of the underworld

• Ezili - goddess of fertility

• None, he is just a homeless guy

What are the cousins concerned that Fabiola is going to do?

• Go on a date with Kasim

• Steal Dray from Donna

• Snitch to the police about Dray

• Go to New Jersey to save her mother

What does Fabiola mean when she says, "...I realize that Papa Legba may open doors, but sometimes he leads you through a labyrinth" (p. 89).

Who do we find out sold the drugs to the girl who died at the party in the suburbs?

• Kasim

• Dray

• Princess

• Donna

Why was Fabiola's mother detained?

• She overstayed her visa so Fabiola could be born in America

• She was determined a threat to America

• They are trying to upset Aunt Jo

Who is Fabiola talking to when she says, "I can't wipe the smile from my face, even as the time stretches thin and wide without another word being exchanged between us. I stare out the car window still smiling, and somehow, Detroit becomes more colorful than it's ever been" (p. 97)

• Phillip

• Dray

• Kasim