Jumped Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Who should shoulder the majority of the blame for Trina's injuries and hospitalization? Additionally, who shares the responsibility for the attack and why?
  2. To what extent are teachers active participants in the events of the day?
  3. Why might Williams-Garcia have chosen to have four first-person narrators instead of one third-person omniscient narrator?
  4. Could the fight have been prevented? If so, how? If not, why not?
  5. Of the four narrators, which one is most relatable and easiest to understand? Why?
  6. What might AP Shelton's narration have looked like?