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1. Put yourself in place of one of the boys who escaped the crash but was forced to watch "helplessly as Rob died". What is going through your head? How do you feel physically and mentally ?How do you think that you will feel tomorrow?

If I was Andy I would feel horrorable. I would be thinking of ways to get him out while being in shock. It would feel like i was stunned. I would be feeling like it was all my fault. The next day i would have tons of ideas I could of used to get him out and be mad at myself because I didnt do them.

2. When you hear or read of a car accident that involved teenagers, what do you assume is the cause of the accident - drinking, speed - drugs? What about if you hear about a car accident involving the elderly? Explain your answers.

When I hear that I think of speeding because thats how my brother wrecked. The new drivers think they are so good at driving and will never wreck. The elderly usaully are going to slow or pull out in front of someone because they cant see.

3. In a paragraph rich with sensory detail, write about your own most frightening moment.

I was riding my fourwheeler and was doing donuts and it caught traction and flipped. I was by the tire because I got thrown off. I looked up when I was falling and I saw it coming down. I didnt know what to do so I started to try roll out. It landed on my arm and popped my shoulder out. I got it back in and My dad still doesn't know.

4. In his homework assigment, Gerald writes that he would rid the world of 3 things. What 3 things would you rid the world of? Stick to concrete items, and back up your choices with personal reasons why you are eliminating them.

If I could get rid of 3 things it would change alot of accidents.I would get rid of alcohol,drugs and guns. If there was no alcohol the most car wrenks would stop.The druds would stop over doses. Guns would stop most murders.Then is what I would change.

5. Neither of Andy's parents bother to show up for the game. How important is it for you that your parents turn out for the events in which you participate? Explain.

It doesn't bother me. I just feels more relaxed when they're aren't there. I feel really pressared and scared to do bad when they are watching. I think I do better when I'm alone.

6.Does doing homework help you to perform better on tests? Does homework seem purposeful to you, or is it basically a waste of time? What alternate do you suggest? Defend your answerwith three (3) points.

No, I just rush through it. It is a waste of time unless your making up work. I would rather study.

7. Do you feel that your parents 'get' you or don't understand you at all? What makes you think this? Explain.

They understand me. Well my mom does but my dad just yells.If I egt in trouble in school I tell my mom not my dad.

8.Andy believed that his friends would talk about him if he won academic awards. Then consider Marcus's unpopularity due to his achievement. Is academic failure or apathy built into teenager's notions about what is 'cool'? What effect does academic achievement have on you?

I don't have to many academic achievements but if I did I don't think my friends or anyone would do anything.

9. Andy envisions Monty will have a future as a doctor or lawyer. But when he thinks of his own future, he sees a blank, or darkness. Can you picture who you will be in 15 years? What do you envision about your future?

I think I want to travel. I would travel for alittle bit then after I will go and try to be a game warden.

10.Andy mentions that some kids at school haven't looked him in the face since the accident; one even taped a mean note to his locker. How would you treat Andy now? Elaborate.

I wouldn't change but I wouldn't drink ever again and never drive with someone.