| 1. | Why is it so important for Evie/Toswiah's father to testify in this case? |
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| 2. | If the races of the boy and the police were different, how if at all would the story change? |
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| 3. | Why does her grandmother refuse to leave Denver? |
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| 4. | Contrast Evie's home in Denver with her family's new home. |
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| 5. | Each member of the family leaves something important behind when they move. Describe what each leaves behind and why it matters. |
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| 6. | How and why did her mother become involved with religion? |
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| 7. | Why does Evie join the track team and why does she keep it a secret? |
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| 8. | Pick a spot in the book where you felt like Toswiah/Evie. |
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| 9. | How was "hush" used - in addition to the title? |
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