Harper High School

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

What do you think about this area?
Write down some words.

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The principal says that last year 3 students died. But the commentator says she is 'underplaying' the situation. What does he mean?

1. The situation is not as bad as it sounds
2. There were more shootings in the building
3. The situation is actually worse
4. There were no shootings outside the school grounds

What is said about the situation in Chicago?

1. It follows the national trend
2. It is rapidly becoming the most dangerous city in the USA
3. It is dangerous, but still less dangerous than New York
4. There are a number of very dangerous areas

How many security guards are there at the school?

1. About one for every student
2. About one for every 10 students
3. About one for every 35 students
4. About one for every 100 students

How many guards would Cygnus need to have the same student - security ratio?

1. One, our English teacher is more than enough
2. Five
3. Ten
4. Twenty-five

What is said about the murders?

1. They had nothing to do with the school
2. They were outside the school, but school related
3. They were often the consequence of bad behaviour in class
4. They did not even happen in the same area

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Mr. Adams asks Jordan: "Who runs that block?" What does he mean?

1. Who is the best runner on the block?
2. Which gang is the most important gang there?
3. What is the only gang there?
4. Who deals drugs there?

Jordan answers: "We're cliqued up". What does that mean?

1. We are independent of other gangs
2. We are at war with other gangs
3. We are affiliated with other gangs
4. We are not familiar with the other gangs

What kind of agreement does Mr Adams try to make?

1. If anything happens inside or outside the school, you tell me
2. If anything happens inside the school, come and see me
3. If you hear about shootings, tell me
4. If you know who did something, tell me

What does Jordan answer?

1. I will definitely do that
2. Maybe I will do it, but I cannot promise it
3. I will not do that
4. I can only do that if you give me money

What does Linda Luton say about the gangs?

1. They are exactly the same as in the movies
2. They have changed a bit over the years
3. They are all drug related
4. Forget everything you think you know about them

We are going to have a look at the meaning of the 7 rules now. Rule # 1 Look at a map.

1. When you see a map, you know how to walk to school safely
2. When you know where you live, you know what gang you belong to
3. All the gangs are indicated on the map

Rule #2 Never walk by yourself

1. It is a better idea to go by bike
2. Being in a group makes you less vulnerable
3. Walking in a group makes things safer

Rule #3 Never walk with someone else. This makes it a Catch 22 situation. What is a Catch 22 situation?

1. An impossible choice, because one possibility excludes the other
2. A very difficult choice, because both sides have advantages
3. An easy choice to make
4. A choice that is important for the rest of your life

Rule #4 Don't use the sidewalk. Why not?

1. It is safer in the middle of the street, because bikes use the sidewalk
2. In the middle of the street, you can bully cars
3. In the middle of the street there are no shootings
4. It is safer in the middle of the street, because you have a better view

Rule #5 If they shoot, don't run. Why not?

1. Nobody likes a coward
2. Shooters like shooting running people
3. It is much safer to fall to the ground
4. Running away is never the answer

Rule #6 You can be shot for reasons big or small. But what is probably the most important reason?

1. School marks
2. Drugs
3. Retaliation
4. Boys and girls stuff

Rule #7 Never go outside. What does this mean for the school?

1. Students like to leave the school as soon as possible
2. They cannot use the playground outside
3. Students like to attend extracurricular activities
4. Indoor sports are more popular than outdoor sports

What is Deonte's dilemma?

1. He wants good grades, but dislikes being a nerd
2. He is religious, so he does not want to shoot people
3. He does not want to leave his house, but misses company
4. He likes being outside, but others do not

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What happened to Devonte?

1. His brother died in a shooting outside their apartment
2. He accidentally killed his own brother
3. He was shot by his own brother
4. His father was shot by a gang

What are Crystal's tactics when she approaches Devonte?

1. She always talks about his food
2. She only talks about unimportant stuff
3. She talks to him about very personal things
4. She mixes important and less relevant questions

How does Crystal always approach her students?

1. With extreme care, because they have gone through a lot
2. With a lot of optimism
3. She always emphasizes the negative sides
4. By showing them that they have to stick to the rules

What does Devonte's mother think about the accident?

1. She is certain that Devonte killed his brother
2. She is certain that it was an accident
3. She cannot really make up her mind

What can you say about Devonte's relationship with his mother?

1. Devonte thinks she supports him as much as she can
2. Devonte realizes his mother is having a hard time
3. He appreciates the things she does for him
4. He does not feel supported at all

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What is the relationship between violence and the football team?

1. There is no violence here, because football players are respected
2. There are some team members who have been in shootings
3. There is a lot of violence, both inside and outside the team
4. There is a lot of violence, but there are no rivalries on the team

What happened in last year's football finals?

1. They won
2. They lost, because the other team had professional players
3. They lost, because the other team had more players and resources
4. They lost because of the referee

What happens at the pep rally?

1. One of the contenders for homecoming king is shot
2. One of the contenders for homecoming king has to run away
3. One of the contenders hears a friend has been shot
4. One of the contenders hears his brother has been shot

How does the shooting affect the school?

1. They immediately cancel homecoming week
2. They start thinking about cancelling the dance
3. They never give in to violence
4. They punish the boys who were involved

What is the function of the AAR?

1. To find out who were involved in the shootings
2. To limit the consequences of violent events
3. To check if everyone is safe
4. To make sure there are plenty of guards during the dance

What becomes clear in the meeting?

1. It is clear that this is an unusual situation
2. Everybody is insecure and shocked
3. It is disorderly and nothing is achieved
4. It is clear that people know what to do

Some faculty members are not going to stay for the dance. Why not?

1. They don't like the music
2. They have already had a difficult day
3. They think the students don't want them there
4. They fear for their safety

Anita says: "I'm going to ride with the kids." What does this mean?

1. I am going to drive myself home to my kids
2. I am going to trust the kids
3. I will take my own kids to the dance
4. I am taking my kids to a restaurant

What do you think this poem tries to say?