How does George feel about school?
George loved school. Even though it was located in what was described as the “inner city,” it was relatively new and neat and clean.
Who was razor in We Beat the Street?
Razor was Lucille’s 12 year old son who became a runner for the drug dealers. What happened to Eddie after him and Sampson went into different directions? He became a victim to a big drug scene. He also realized that streets didn’t offer him anything.
What was George’s dream in We Beat the Street?
Dr. George Jenkins beat the odds and followed his dream as a doctor. Throught his youth he faced many obstacles, including being discriminated because of the neighborhood he grew up in, losing confidence because he did not know anybody who went to a college, but that didn’t stop him from trying to get into one.
Where does We Beat the Street take place?
Newark, New Jersey
About We Beat the Street Growing up on the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey, Rameck, George,and Sampson could easily have followed their childhood friends into drug dealing, gangs, and prison.
What happens to the $150 Rameck’s grandmother gives him?
What happens to the $150 Rameck’s grandmother gives him? Rameck gave it to his mom to use for the electricity bill, but she actually uses it for drug money.
Who went to jail in We Beat the Street?
Rameck ignores his mother’s advice, and ends up with friends who sell crack. His friends badly beat up an addict when the man does drugs near a school they told him to avoid. Rameck is taken to jail, and his mom won’t pick him up, so he spends four days in a juvenile detention center.
Why did Sampson end up going with his brother Andre?
Why did Andre have to take Sampson with him? Andre had to take Smapson with him b/c his mom had to work that day.
What Does Sampson think when Jack lets go?
What does Sampson think when Jack lets them go? Never again.
What is the theme of the story We Beat the Street?
We chose this novel for its insightful attention to some powerful social and emotional themes: education, poverty, social inequality, violence, perseverance, and hope.
Why did Sampson lie about his grades?
Why did Sampson lie to his friends about his grades? They would think he was not cool for getting good grades. Why did Sampson’s mom want him to go to University High School? His reading scores were high and she wanted to him to go to college.
What is the plot of the book We Beat the Street?
Making a pact to stick together through the rough times in their impoverished Newark neighborhood, three boys found the strength and determination to work through their difficulties in order to complete high school, get through college, and attend medical school together.
Why did the woman in the mink coat think that George’s class went to a private school?
He had already finished his work and was bored. Why did the woman at the play think George’s class was from a private school? They were polite and well- behaved. They would think he was not cool for getting good grades.