Kneel

What was the name of Russell's best friend? pg 7

Marion LaSalle

What car did Russell drive? pg 8

a Honda Civic

What did Russell put on his window because it broke and it was supposed to rain that night? pg 8

Cardboard and Red duct tape

What were the names of the black and white towns that were separated by the parish line? pg 8

Monroe and Westmond

What happened to Dante Maynard? pg 9/23

A black kid from Shreveport killed at a gas station by a white police officer because he looked suspicious; a pack of m&ms was perceived to be a gun (mid-August)

What college was going to be at the first Westmond v. Jackson game on Friday? pg 9

Mississippi State

Who stopped by Russell and Marion when Russell's car broke down and what was he driving? pg 13

Bradley Simmons, Westmond's co-captain, shiny black BMW

What was the name of the local Black-owned convenience store/gas station? pg 19

Emmett's Quick stop

Who finally came to help Russell and Marion with Russell's broke down car? pg 17

Henry Dupre from Dupre Produce Delivery and his daughter Gabby

What was the name of Russell's crush? pg 17

Gabby

Why didn't Marion like being at home?

His stepdad, Ed, was abusive and sometimes his mom Mrs. LaSalle would leave and not return for a while so he stayed away from home

What happened to Russell and Gabby's friendship? pg 20

Freshman year, Russell thought he was so cool throwing football parties and he invited Gabby to one but she didn't fit in so she left and he started dating Aysha the next day; he basically stood Gabby up and she was upset

What did Russell compare to finding a unicorn in the South? pg 21

A vegan

What was the name of the officer who killed Dante Maynard? pg 23

Officer Reynaud

What was the name of Russell's parents and occupations? pg 25/29

Eli and Cheryl Boudreaux; plumber and substitute teacher

What was the name of Russell's coach? 26

Coach Fontenot

What was the name of Russell's football team? pg 35

Jackson High Jackals

What poem did Ms. Jabbar tell her class to analyze and what was it about? pg 41/42

"i sing to Olaf" was about a conscientious objector against war

What was the name of the book Ms. J assigned to the class for a partner assignment ? pg 44

If Beale street could talk by James Baldwin

Where did Marion's people stay? 49

Bayou Glen trailer park

What car did Ed have? 50

silver sedan

Who were the Jackson Jackals playing in the opening game? 49

Deerlake

What was the name of the Jackals team trainer? 53

Ms. Duval

What happened to Russell's dad's truck after their game against Deerlake? 59

it was egged and toilet papered with the word garbage written on the back done by Westmond players

Which officer approached Russell, Marion, Darrell, and Terrance after the car incident at Deerlake's game? 61

officer Reynaud (one who shot and killed Dante Maynard)

What did Reynaud pull out of his pocket asking if the boys knew who vandalized them? 63

Dante Maynard flyers that read "No justice, no peace"

What did Russell have to spend half the party doing? 64

cleaning his dad's truck

What was the name of Russell's ex and her best friend? 64

Aysha and Donna

What did they call the person silently protesting in Dante's name? 71

Dante's Shadow

What was Marion afraid to get into during their Saturday session? 73

an ice bath

Who greeted Russell at the door when he arrived at Gabby's house? 75

Gabby's little brother, Clayton

Who were the main characters in "If Beale Street could Talk"? 76

Fonny and Tish

What was the name of the boy Gabby was talking to? 80

Dave

What slur did the Westmond captain, Lawrence, say before their game started that upset Russell and Marion? 85

The n word

What happened to Marion before the Jackson v Westmond game? 88

he was arrested for a fight he didn't even start

What happened to Marion's face after the fight? 93

his eye was swollen shut and his cheek was puffy

What were they trying to charge Marion with? 95

Disorderly conduct, assault, resisting arrest

Who did Gabby recommend for Marion to use to get his case heard and receive justice? 97

A lawyer from New Orleans who specializes in criminal law, Gabby's dad's friend

Why did Coach tell Marion he couldn't play anymore? 100

the league called him and the rule says that players charged with violent acts can't play until those charges are cleared

Who came to the Shreveport game that surprised Russell? 111

Gabby and Clayton

What did Russell do at the Shreveport game as a means to protest the system?115

he took a knee

What were the Shreveport fans chanting? 117

"lock him up"

"lock them up"

What does Cheryl suggest that Russell do to get his chances back at playing football? 129

apologize to the league and appeal their decision to let Marion play

Where did Russell stay that night after the Shreveport game and who was in there?130

the old tree house/Marion

What rivalry game did Russell want to watch while he was on punishment? 139

The Cowboys vs The Saints

What did Russell have to contribute to the house since he jeopardized his spot on the team? 141

chores

What was the name of the one grocery store in Monroe? 145

'Rick's Supermarket' off of Main Street

What supermarket did Russell's mom end up going to? 145

Fresh Horizons Market in Westmond for firewood

Whose truck did Russell see outside when they went to Fresh Horizons Market? 146

Mr. Dupre's produce truck

What did Gabby do to the wanted poster for Dante's Shadow at Fresh Horizons? 150

she tore it down, crumpled it up, and stuffed it in her back pocket.

What did Gabby give to Russell during lunch on that Monday following the Shreveport game? 153

A Red Bull and a veggie stir fry

When was the If Beale Street Could Talk project due? 158

October 21st

What did the transfer student Michael say his parents said about the Maya Angelou poem, I rise? 159

they said it was garbage and he didn't have to read it

What did the team consider the touch n turns drill? 166

punishment

Where did Gabby's mom live and what did she send Gabby? 168

Near a funky thrift shop in South Beach, an ugly sweater with Halloween design

What printer did the librarian not let people use but let Russell use due to his football status? 170

The color printer

What did Russell and Gabby do to give Russell a break from the hard week he was having? 172

they went out to Gabby's dad's corn field and screamed at the top of their lungs

What did Aysha DM Marion? 176-177

the real video of the fight between Brad and Marion where Brad started it

Which school wanted to recruit Russell? 184Which school wanted to recruit Russell? 184

Clemson

Why did Coach decide to have the Clemson convo with Russell right before the game? 186

to keep Russell from kneeling during the national anthem while a Clemson recruiter was there

What chore gave Russell an excuse to go outside? 190

taking out the trash

When did Russell finally get off of punishment? 191

after his pops heard about the Clemson recruiter being interested in Russell

What color pen was Gabby using to edit Russell's paper? 195

a red one

Why did the school opt to have a homecoming parade? 199

they could only afford a dance per semester so they chose a winter formal and a homecoming parade instead of a dance

What did Russell ask Gabby to? 199

the homecoming parade

Who was the Program Director of the homecoming parade and what car did he drive ? 200

Anthony Tillman or Mr. Tony and a black Chrysler convertible

What was Marion's favorite snack? 204

Jerky

What was the name of Darrell's cousin and what car did he drive? 206

Homegrown Gary , red Mustang convertible

What business owners were between the football flatbeds? 207

Jean's restaurant and Rudy's Diner

Who was on the football float? 207

Russell, Marion, Terrance, Darrell, Karim, and Coach

What was tradition with the crawfish boil at the homecoming parade? 212-213

pour the crawdads, sausage, red potatoes, onto the red and white checkered tablecloth- a dig in situation

Who had to eat a crawfish eyeball? 213

Terrance

What did they find in their napkins when they were eating at the parade? 213

a small flyer

What did the flyer that they found in their napkins say? 214

"it's time to unite, hear Charlotte Martin speak, central college Friday oct 11 @9 pm

How was the chair that Russell could barely fit in at Central College? 220

a small wooden folding chair

What were the names Charlotte emphasized during her seminar? 219-220

Harold Boyd, Marcus Smith, Dante Maynard

Who was at the seminar at Central College that shocked Gabby and Russell and what did she propose? 222

Ms. Maya Jabbar, their English teacher, she told them about the peaceful demonstration the following Saturday outside of Monroe Town Hall "bring your posters, bring your friends, and speak out against injustice"

Who did Gabby introduce Russell to after the Central College seminar? 223

Dave

Where were they heading for a party after the seminar? 224

Raven Hall

Even though Russell wasn't on punishment anymore, what time did he want to be home by? 226

Midnight

What did Dave call Russell that upset him? 230

A one-and-done brother

Who was Dante's Shadow? 232

Gabby

What car did Gabby drive? 233

a Ford F-150

What course does Gabby take on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Central College? 234

Biochem

Where did Gabby apply early decision for? 235

University of Berkeley in California

What did Marion say they're not going to solve in the town of Monroe? 239

Racism

What color was Mr. Samuels hair? 240

salt and pepper colored

What did Mr. Samuels specialize in? 241

white collar crime

What does Mr. Samuels suggest Marion do? 243

Not to take the plea deal and go to trial

What was Karim brother's name? 245

Hakeem

What did Marion finally decide to do after her had a failed meeting with the lawyer? 247

He decided to speak in the the peaceful protest that was going on that weekend

Whose house did Russell, Marion, and Gabby meet at because it was close to town hall? 248

Terrance

Who tried to talk to Russell and Marion before Marion's speech? 251

Chuck Wallace from the New Orleans Herald

How much people was there to hear Marion's speech? 252

Well over two hundred

What did Marion call himself during his speech? 253

poor and black

Who showed up to the peaceful protest to start drama? 254

Brad, Lawrence, and a few other Westmond players as well as some older white men too

What happened when the officers showed up to the protest? 261

They were trying to arrest all of the protesters although Ms. J told officer reynaud that they had a permit to assemble

What happened to Gabby at the protest? 262

Reynaud pinned her down to the ground and arrested her. He dislocated her shoulder from pulling her arm so far back while he was arresting her

What position was Terrance? 264

defensive lineman