Out a Order (19 page)
A READING GROUP GUIDE
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OUT “A” ORDER
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EVIE RHODES
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
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The suggested questions are intended to enhance your group's reading of this book.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1.
Why is Shannon Davenport suspect in his daughter's death?
Why is Shannon Davenport suspect in his daughter's death?
2.
Was Tawney Davenport right in blaming Shannon for their daughter's death or was her grief misplaced?
Was Tawney Davenport right in blaming Shannon for their daughter's death or was her grief misplaced?
3.
Who shot Jasmine Davenport? Why?
Who shot Jasmine Davenport? Why?
4.
Does the model city of Newark, New Jersey used in this book reflect other cities in the country? And if so in what ways?
Does the model city of Newark, New Jersey used in this book reflect other cities in the country? And if so in what ways?
5.
What is the underlying message in
Out “A” Order
?
What is the underlying message in
Out “A” Order
?
6.
What is the first person narration voice reflective of throughout?
What is the first person narration voice reflective of throughout?
7.
Why do you think Shonda Hunt's behavior was so masked? And why did people miss the warning signs?
Why do you think Shonda Hunt's behavior was so masked? And why did people miss the warning signs?
8.
What do you think life would be like if people were able to be both judge and jury over people whom they think have wronged them?
What do you think life would be like if people were able to be both judge and jury over people whom they think have wronged them?
9.
In addition to Jazz's death, what was the other thing that hurt Marcus with regard to her passing?
In addition to Jazz's death, what was the other thing that hurt Marcus with regard to her passing?
10.
What are some of the circumstances that create persons such as Ballistic?
What are some of the circumstances that create persons such as Ballistic?
11.
What was the unpardonable sin committed by Rico De-Leon Hudson.
What was the unpardonable sin committed by Rico De-Leon Hudson.
12.
What was the single event that led to Ms. Dorothy's repentance?
What was the single event that led to Ms. Dorothy's repentance?
13.
Who or what restored Aisha's speech?
Who or what restored Aisha's speech?
14.
Why did Mama utter the words “Take your hands off our children you beast! Take your hands off them!” And what does she mean?
Why did Mama utter the words “Take your hands off our children you beast! Take your hands off them!” And what does she mean?
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ISBN: 978-0-7582-1666-3
First Kensington Trade Paperback Printing: January 2007
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