Which of the authors had parents who were drug addicts?
Dr.Rameck
In 2nd grade, Dr.Rameck, having scored high on a placement test entered what program?
"Gifted & Talented Program"
Why Did Dr.Rameck's father drop out of college?
He was using drugs and fighting a group of white guys
Why was Rameck's father discharged from his first job?
He committed a robbery
What was Rameck's 1st job?
He worked at Bill's Barber Shop sweeping hair from the floor
What career does Rameck consider in Junior High?
Acting
What high school did Rameck attend?
University High
What crime was Dr.Rameck charged with after being arrested?
Attempted Murder
Why were the charges against Dr.Rameck eventually dropped?
The victim failed to appear in court - Leading to the judge throwing out the charge
What did Dr.Rameck's Plainfield friends ask him to do while they were all on house arrest?
Confess to stabbing the drug addict ("crackhead")
Why hadn't Dr.Rameck confessed to stabbing the drug addict?
His lawyer advised him to keep [his] mouth shut
What caused Dr.Rameck to separate himself from his Plainfield friends?
The assault event of the drug addict - and jail time which led him to realize he must separate himself from these bad influences
Why did Rameck's mom arrange for him to go to University High School?
To get him to change his friends who were headed towards jail or death she wanted better examples for her son to follow
Why did Uncle Richard change his name to Rasheed Shabazz?
Because he joined the Nation of Islam
Why did Rameck decide to separate himself from the boys in Plainfield?
He ended up in jail with the Plainfield guys who wanted him to confess to the stabbing so they could get off on a lesser charge
What is their unwritten code of honor?
Their hangout behind the school was not a place for selling or using drugs
What happened to Rameck's friend, Ahi, that caused him to run to Ahi's home?
Ahi had been shot at the end of his junior year.
Who was Rameck's suite mate during his freshman year of college?
Sam Davis
Including the 3 doctors how many students had been accepted in to the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Plus Program?
10
What event cause Rameck to be confronted at Seton Hall University?
He slammed a fellow student on the ground breaking the boy's leg as a result
What causes Rameck to slam a fellow student to the ground?
The student would not leave the scene of an argument Rameck was having with his "step-brother"
What did Dr.Rameck steal from the campus bookstore during his freshman year?
A sweatshirt
What was the name of the student organization the three doctors created at Seton Hall University?
Ujima
How did the 3 doctors fundraise for Ujima?
The threw parties and sold soda and chips
How old were they when they created Ujima?
19
Other than Ujima, what mentoring program did they create?
The Three Doctors' Foundation
Rameck was lovesick with who?
Kay
What change did George feel when he visited his "hood" after Seton Hall?
The security at Seton Hall had desensitized him to being cautious. He was robbed $45 after he followed a man for faux speakers.
What did George feel bad about when he got complaints for too much noise?
Ms.Watson had vouched for him
What did the pact get Rame k for his bday?
A leather phone book to replace his torn up notepad
Why did the pact give Sam for his bday?
A digital clock bc he had an annoying orange one
what did they give George for his bday?
They took George to Atlantic city and gave him money to gamble with
Why did George feel lost after sophomore year?
Sam and Rameck moved to New Brunswick to finish their senior year at Rutgers