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If Elwood knew there were multiple ways to get out of Nickel, why did he try to escape, what motivated him to do that?

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If Elwood knew there were multiple ways to get out of Nickel, why did he try to escape, what motivated him to do that?

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Why was Clayton's story included? How does it relate to Elwood and Turner?

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Why was Clayton's story included? How does it relate to Elwood and Turner?

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How do you think the story benefitted from the change in time period (Elwood at Nickel VS Elwood in New York)?

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How do you think the story benefitted from the change in time period (Elwood at Nickel VS Elwood in New York)?

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Do you think there was any villain in the Nick Boys? If so, who?

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Do you think the racism has changed throughout the book? If so, how?

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When Elwood and Turner were trying to escape from nickel academy and Elwood got shot and died, how did you feel?

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When Elwood and Turner were trying to escape from nickel academy and Elwood got shot and died, how did you feel?

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Did you think that Griff was going to understand Spencer's instructions to "take a dive" or not? 

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Did you think that Griff was going to understand Spencer's instructions to "take a dive" or not? 

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Why do you think spencer is as racist as he is? Do you think he was raised to be like this or something affected him? 

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Why do you think spencer is as racist as he is? Do you think he was raised to be like this or something affected him? 

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Do you think that Elwood would have made it out of Nickel if he had kept his head down and stayed his course through school? Do you think his attempt to escape was worth it? 

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Do you think that Elwood would have made it out of Nickel if he had kept his head down and stayed his course through school? Do you think his attempt to escape was worth it? 

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Do you think there was anything in the book (looking back), that hinted to Elwood's death or Turner assuming his identity? Did you notice a shift in tone? (I felt like the small bits of Elwood in the future, before New York, was far less optimistic and hopeful, which isn't how I would've expected him to be if he got out of Nickel).

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Do you think there was anything in the book (looking back), that hinted to Elwood's death or Turner assuming his identity? Did you notice a shift in tone? (I felt like the small bits of Elwood in the future, before New York, was far less optimistic and hopeful, which isn't how I would've expected him to be if he got out of Nickel).

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Do you think that Turner used Elwood's name and lived his life because he felt guilty? Or do you think it's purely not to get caught?

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Do you think that Turner used Elwood's name and lived his life because he felt guilty? Or do you think it's purely not to get caught?

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Looking back on the New York chapters, do you see any clues that we weren't reading about Elwood?

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Looking back on the New York chapters, do you see any clues that we weren't reading about Elwood?

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How do you think Elwood's time at Nickel would've gone had Turner not delivered the letter?

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How do you think Elwood's time at Nickel would've gone had Turner not delivered the letter?

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Do you think you would've been as accepting as Millie if you found out your spouse had been lying to you about their identity?

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Do you think you would've been as accepting as Millie if you found out your spouse had been lying to you about their identity?

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How do you think Turner past encounters with abuse has affected him at Nickel, and how do you think it wll affect him in the future?

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How do you think Turner past encounters with abuse has affected him at Nickel, and how do you think it wll affect him in the future?

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Why do you think that Turner plans to escape alone? Why do you think that he isn't planning to leave with Elwood (who we see he has gotten close too).

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Why do you think that Turner plans to escape alone? Why do you think that he isn't planning to leave with Elwood (who we see he has gotten close too).

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While Elwood and Turner are working on community service, there's some depth given to Harper as a character. What role/significance do you think Harper has to the academy and the boys. 

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While Elwood and Turner are working on community service, there's some depth given to Harper as a character. What role/significance do you think Harper has to the academy and the boys. 

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At the end of part 2 they ended with Elwood and Turner escaping. What do you think will happen next?

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On page 83 it's said Elwood is "one of them now in many ways". How do you think Elwood's time at the hospital - or what he went through - brought him closer to the other boys at the academy?

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On page 83 it's said Elwood is "one of them now in many ways". How do you think Elwood's time at the hospital - or what he went through - brought him closer to the other boys at the academy?

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Turner explains how the cook at the bowling alley changed his attitude as a pin-setter towards the white people, this eventually leads to his time at Nickel. Do you think what Lou said to him had a lasting effect?

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Turner explains how the cook at the bowling alley changed his attitude as a pin-setter towards the white people, this eventually leads to his time at Nickel. Do you think what Lou said to him had a lasting effect?

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Do you think Griff purposely disregarded the order to dive in the 3rd in order to win for the black kids, or do you think that he really thought it was only the second round?

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Do you think Griff purposely disregarded the order to dive in the 3rd in order to win for the black kids, or do you think that he really thought it was only the second round?

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The Christmas lights at Nickel Academy do a good job of disguising the nastiness inside. If you were an outsider to the Academy and all you saw was the Christmas display, would you have wanted to investigate further about the school?

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The Christmas lights at Nickel Academy do a good job of disguising the nastiness inside. If you were an outsider to the Academy and all you saw was the Christmas display, would you have wanted to investigate further about the school?

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Spencer tried to rig the boxing matches so he could win his bet. Why was Griff's punishment so bad when he didn't do what he was told? Would this have happened to one of the white students?

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Spencer tried to rig the boxing matches so he could win his bet. Why was Griff's punishment so bad when he didn't do what he was told? Would this have happened to one of the white students?

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Why was Turner so sensitive about his life before Nickel Academy? Who might he be bitter against?

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Why was Turner so sensitive about his life before Nickel Academy? Who might he be bitter against?

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What was Elwood planning to do to get out of the school, and why was he not able to get early release? (12)

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What was Elwood planning to do to get out of the school, and why was he not able to get early release? (12)

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Why did Clayton Smith run away from the Nickel school. Where was he planning to go, and who was he found by. (12)

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Why did Clayton Smith run away from the Nickel school. Where was he planning to go, and who was he found by. (12)

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On page 83 Elwood has a visit with his grandmother but says nothing to his injuries or treatment at the school. This is exactly opposite to what he wanted to do when we was talking to Turner in the nurses station. He mentions that he's ashamed of letting it happen, yet he had no control over it. Why do you think his mindset change? Why was he no longer determined to get help?

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On page 83 Elwood has a visit with his grandmother but says nothing to his injuries or treatment at the school. This is exactly opposite to what he wanted to do when we was talking to Turner in the nurses station. He mentions that he's ashamed of letting it happen, yet he had no control over it. Why do you think his mindset change? Why was he no longer determined to get help?

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On page 124 Turner shares how he would escape and specified he'd do it alone. Do you think Turner will act on this plan and if so, change his mind about going alone and take Elwood with him?

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On page 124 Turner shares how he would escape and specified he'd do it alone. Do you think Turner will act on this plan and if so, change his mind about going alone and take Elwood with him?

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In chapter one we read about the dishwashing competitions and the fake encyclopedias. He questioned if the dishwashers had let him win all along and that "He never settled on one conclusion until he got to Nickel, which made the truth of the contests unavoidable." (Whitehead 17). What conclusion do you think he reached at Nickel about the contests, and what of what he experienced or saw at Nickel made him think this?

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In chapter one we read about the dishwashing competitions and the fake encyclopedias. He questioned if the dishwashers had let him win all along and that "He never settled on one conclusion until he got to Nickel, which made the truth of the contests unavoidable." (Whitehead 17). What conclusion do you think he reached at Nickel about the contests, and what of what he experienced or saw at Nickel made him think this?

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The end of part one was Elwood and Rodney being pulled over, signifying the end of Elwood's free life. At the start of part two he arrives at Nickel. Why do you think Elwood and Turner admiring the Christmas lights was the end of part two? Do you think it was significant enough to close the section?

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The end of part one was Elwood and Rodney being pulled over, signifying the end of Elwood's free life. At the start of part two he arrives at Nickel. Why do you think Elwood and Turner admiring the Christmas lights was the end of part two? Do you think it was significant enough to close the section?

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Throughout the first few chapters we see instances of Elwood being an advocate for race equality and we also know he's a very knowledgeable person. How do you think this activism and education will follow Elwood into Nickel?

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What do you think is going to happen next?

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What is the affect of Martin Luther King junior in the book and how did it affect segregation against different races?

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Why does the officer suspect Elwood is a thief and that Rodney had no involvement, despite the fact that he did?

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Why does the officer suspect Elwood is a thief and that Rodney had no involvement, despite the fact that he did?

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How do you think Elwood getting beaten by spencer and losing consciousness will affect his view on spencer in the future?

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How do you think Elwood's relationship with Turner and Desmond will grow at Nickel academy?

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When they get their uniforms, Elwood is directed to the worn-out clothing in the “colored” section.

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When they get their uniforms, Elwood is directed to the worn-out clothing in the “colored” section.

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How do you predict Elwood's character will change under his new circumstances at Nickel and with his new peers?

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How do you predict Elwood's character will change under his new circumstances at Nickel and with his new peers?

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Which authority figure do you think will have the biggest impact on Elwood's time at Nickel: Spencer, Blakeley, Goodall or someone else?

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Which authority figure do you think will have the biggest impact on Elwood's time at Nickel: Spencer, Blakeley, Goodall or someone else?

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Do you think reading the prologue helped set the tone or added to what you've read of the book so far?

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How are you liking Elwood as a character?

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Elwood's thoughts about the dish washing competition didn't change even after he realized the true meaning behind it. Why do you that is?

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Elwood's thoughts about the dish washing competition didn't change even after he realized the true meaning behind it. Why do you that is?

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How do you think his attachment to Martin Luther Kind will affect him and his outlook on life during his time at Nickel?

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How do you think his attachment to Martin Luther Kind will affect him and his outlook on life during his time at Nickel?

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Why do you think Elwood was so optimistic about Nickel when he knew it was a reform school?

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Why do you think Elwood was so optimistic about Nickel when he knew it was a reform school?

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If Elwood's Grandmother (Harriet) supports fighting for her rights, why does she stand against Elwood going to protest?

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If Elwood's Grandmother (Harriet) supports fighting for her rights, why does she stand against Elwood going to protest?

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Why do you think the cooks made a spectacle out of the dishwashing competition when they knew the encyclopedias were empty?

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Why do you think the cooks made a spectacle out of the dishwashing competition when they knew the encyclopedias were empty?

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How does Martin Luther King at Zion Hill Influence Elwood's decisions leading up to his acceptance to Melvin Griggs and eventually the Nickel Academy?

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How does Martin Luther King at Zion Hill Influence Elwood's decisions leading up to his acceptance to Melvin Griggs and eventually the Nickel Academy?

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What similarities do you see so far between Nickel Academy and St. Jerome's in Indian Horse?

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What similarities do you see so far between Nickel Academy and St. Jerome's in Indian Horse?

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Blakeley, Cleveland's house father, seems to be a kind and supportive person. Is he really trying his hardest for the boys?

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Blakeley, Cleveland's house father, seems to be a kind and supportive person. Is he really trying his hardest for the boys?

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Do you think Goodall is really going to teach Elwood more advanced material, or will he just forget about his promise? Why is he making so little effort to teach the boys?

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Do you think Goodall is really going to teach Elwood more advanced material, or will he just forget about his promise? Why is he making so little effort to teach the boys?

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This was in the middle of Chapter 5.

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Why do you think Elwood was so quickly accused of being guilty of stealing the car? Why was he not allowed to defend himself?

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Why do you think Elwood was so quickly accused of being guilty of stealing the car? Why was he not allowed to defend himself?

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This was at the end of Part 1.