Comprehension Check - Nickel Boys - Chapter 3


1. How do the students of Lincoln High School initially react to the racist inscriptions they find in their secondhand textbooks, and what solution does Mr. Hill offer?

2. Describe Mr. Hill's background and his approach to teaching history at Lincoln High School.

3. How does Elwood view his participation in the civil rights protests, and how does his grandmother react when she finds out about his involvement?

4. What opportunity does Mr. Hill present to Elwood, and how does Elwood's grandmother respond to it?

5. Describe the events leading up to the interaction between Elwood, Rodney, and the deputy at the end of the chapter.