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1. Put yourself in place of one of the boys who escaped the crash but was forced to watch "helplessly as Rob died". What is going through your head? How do you feel physically and mentally ?How do you think that you will feel tomorrow? ====﻿ ﻿If I were to witness someone dying heplessly, I'd have a few reasons to breakdown. Everyday would be terrifying, and I wouldnt ever get any sleep. Most days, I'd be sick, and cry myself to sleep. Then I'd think that whoever died would want me to smile, and to be happy for them. Its actually like a responsibility, in which you have to grow up, to be strong. Its a problem, I'd have to deal with, every single day. As time goes on, I'll find myself, getting better by what I saw that night. ====

2. When you hear or read of a car accident that involved teenagers, what do you assume is the cause of the accident - drinking, speed - drugs? What about if you hear about a car accident involving the elderly? Explain your answers. ==== If theres a car accident involving teenagers, i'd assume it was caused of speeding, and drinking. Death can result into wearing no seatbelts. If a care accident involved the elderly, I would think it's because of their eyesight, or lack of speed. Most people drink and drive and thats how they die. As most elderly, wouldnt think much of their health conditions, and drive. Thats also how they die. Drug related accidents arent as often as the ones I just discussed. I honestly don't see why it matters when you leave Earth. Its just the fact that you did, that make people upset, and scared. Only if people knew how to drive safely. We'd have so many less deaths, and It'd be one less way, too lose your life. ====

3. Andy and Rob have their own slang and manner of speaking. On the surface they seem to be putting each other down, but it is clear to us that they are close friends who respect each other. What purpose does this style of language serve? Does it draw kids closer together? Does it set you off from others? Explain.

4. In a paragraph rich with sensory detail, write about your own most frightening moment. ==== ﻿My most frightening moment, was when I lose my bestfriend, due too Drug Overdose. I thought I could forget about it, and move on, but it takes years too. I think of him everyday. I'll never forget that phone call, on May 5, 2008. Itd also be my worse phone call, hardest heartbreak, and my worse nightmare. He died at such a young age. I never ever thought it could happen. But it did, and now, I have too live with the pain of him not being here, everyday, 24/7, for the rest of my life. ====

6. Even though many people cried, Rhonda did not cry after the accident occured; she was angry. When or if a public tragedy occurs and it is not someone in your immediate family (9/11/01), how do you respond? Explain. ==== On 9-11-01, I lost my cousin Nicole, as a result to her working in one of the twin towers. I didnt really know her personally, but it struck my family pretty bad. No one was the same after that day, and most people wont be. Now, almost 11 years later, us people take precaution on everything, and everyone. Its a hard thing to deal with. Just the loss of so many people, and one of the most beautiful things in New York city. Its still gonna have affects on people, for the rest of their lives, including mine. ====

7. One //Herald// editorial says that statistics don't usually "mean much, but this statistic (Rob) had a name, face,..."When we hear of a statistic such as this that reports someone dying in a drunk-driving accident every 18 minutes - how do you feel? Do you agree that it is hard to feel emotional about the numbers when you do not have a face to relate it to?

8. In his homework assigment, Gerald writes that he would rid the world of 3 things. What 3 things would you rid the world of? Stick to concrete items, and back up your choices with personal reasons why you are eliminating them. If I could get rid of any 3 things in the world, I'd choose personal things. Number one would be, to get rid of hate. I mean, with hate, theres no getting along. Its a war everyday just to try to live for most people. The second thing I'd get rid of is, are divorces. Divorces, hurt so many people, and tear families apart. Sometimes, it gets to the point where the children cant see one the parents. Its a hard thing to deal with, and I always wish they didnt exsist. Now for the third thing I'd get rid

9. Neither of Andy's parents bother to show up for the game. How important is it for you that your parents turn out for the events in which you participate? Explain.

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10.Andy mentions that some kids at school haven't looked him in the face since the accident; one even taped a mean note to his locker. How would you treat Andy now? Elaborate.

11.Does doing homework help you to perform better on tests? Does homework seem purposeful to you, or is it basically a waste of time? What alternate do you suggest? Defend your answerwith three (3) points.

12. Do you feel that your parents 'get' you or don't understand you at all? What makes you think this? Explain.

13.Andy believed that his friends would talk about him if he won academic awards. Then consider Marcus's unpopularity due to his achievement. Is academic failure or apathy built into teenager's notions about what is 'cool'? What effect does academic achievement have on you?

14. We learn about Andy's grades and study habits. Do you think the guidance counselor who advised him against going into pre-law was being realistic or unfair? Defend your answer.

15. In a class discussion, Keisha says, "All of us at one time or another feel like a cinder among the snowflakes. You stand out when you just want to blend in, you get noticed whether you want to or not". In a paragraph, write about when you have felt like a "cinder among the snowflakes". . 16. Andy envisions Monty will have a future as a doctor or lawyer. But when he thinks of his own future, he sees a blank, or darkness. Can you picture who you will be in 15 years? What do you envision about your future? ==== I see my future, very fragile-like. I see myself doing abunch of things. Becoming a Lawyer, Phychiatrist, Veternearian, and being on TV. Everything is a dream, untill you make it reality. I've realized that. I mean, maybe, I won't be anything, and maybe, i'll be the richest person in the world. I'll be pleased with just living in 15 years, let alone a job. Just as long as I work my hardest now, it'll pay off in the long run. ====