Long Way Down Test
How does Will use crime shows to support his assertion that Riggs killed Shawn?
He always knew who the killer was before the cops did like he knows its Riggs.
Why does Will think Uncle Mark is setting him up?
He answers questions with questions and Will doesn't trust people like that.
Why does Will dismiss what Buck tells him to do?
He brings up the rules shawn taught him and he feels like older people don't listen.
Why did Buck come back?
He came to check on his gun.
What is a piece of evidence that Buck is right, and Will doesn't have it in him to shoot someone?
He didn't check to see if the gun was loaded and couldn't hide it well and Will doesn't have it in him.
What does Will remember about his father?
He doesn't remember anything.
How does Will feel initially about Shawn's death, and what metaphor does he use to describe the feeling?
He felt shocked like there was a space in his life like after tooth is pulled.
How did Buck try to diffuse the situation between Dani and will?
He gave Dani a cigarette.
What does the person who gets on the elevator at floor 5 do first?
He grabs Will by his shirt and puts him into a playful headlock
Why was Buck "two-sided"?
He had two dads, one was a preacher, and one was in a gang.
Why doesn't Will flirt with Dani on the elevator?
He has to stay focused on killing and Buck is there.
What does Will's dad do to show him the value of life and the consequences of Will's plan? How does Will react?
He pulls the gun out and holds it up to his head. Will pees his pants thinking about dying.
Why couldn't Will find comfort in looking at the moon the night Shawn died?
He said the moon was off that night and blacked out.
How does Will first know that the guy on the elevator is Buck?
He saw his RIP Buck shirt.
How does William describe anagrams that still make sense together?
He says same letters, different words like brothers.
What is the real story of how Will's dad died?
He shot the man who shot his brother and he was shot.
Why does Will describe how to do a Penny Drop?
He talks about how to time it perfectly which is a metaphor for the shooting.
What does William compare blood to?
He thinks it looks like chocolate syrup.
How did Will think his dad died?
He thinks of a broken heart.
What scares Will about Buck when he first realizes who he is?
He thought he was dead.
How does Will react when he sees Shawn crying?
He thought no crying what about the rules but he sees him as nothing less then his brother.
What is different about the person who gets on the elevator on floor 3?
He was chubby, light skinned, and curly hair
Who is Riggs?
He was supposed to be a friend of shawns.
What was Buck's relationship to Shawn?
He was the big brother shawn never had.
What is the double meaning of the word "beef" on pages 26-27?
It can mean when you have a problem with someone or a cow like something you eat.
What is the significance of the gun only having 15 bullets in the clip?
It means shawn used a bullet to shoot someone
Why is Will so obsessed with "The Rules"?
It was the only thing he had left of his brother.
What is the significance of "The middle drawer"?
It's to keep him and his mother out and his gun in.
What is a clue to the reader that Riggs might not be the right guy?
Its because Buck and Frick have no idea who riggs is and they were in the same gang.
Rythm
stressed and unstressed syllables
Alliteration
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
Onomatopoeia
the use of words that imitate sounds
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
What are "the rules"?
1. No crying 2. No snitching 3. Always get revenge.
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
A comparison without using like or as
How does Buck know Frick?
FRick killed Buck.
What happened the day Dani kissed Will?
Dani was shot and killed.
Imagery
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Describe how and why Frick killed Buck.
Frick wanted to be in the suns and he was going to rob Buck but he accidently pulls the trigger.
What does Will mean when he says "But my father did" on page 187?
His father completed the rules and about someone.
Do Will's feelings about "The Rules" change by the end of the book?
I think now he realizes he'll only end up dead and Shawn wants more for him.
Why does Will explain how he used to make annoying noises in front of Shawn as a kid? How is it significant to their current situation?
In the elevator he wasn't talking and as kids when he made that noise he didn't talk to him either.
Describe the guy that gets on the elevator at the 7th floor?
Older than him, medium-brown skin, slim, low haircut parted on the side, no hair on his face, and gold chain.
What is a possible theme for this book?
Revenge doesn't solve problems. Be the one to break the cycle.
When does Will 'get stuck' telling the story? What does this tell us about Will?
Right when he's about to shoot riggs it tells us he isn't ready to do this.
Why did their mother "take her hands off" Shawn when he turned 18, and instead turned to prayer?
She realized she couldn't control the things he did or what happens to him.
Describe Shawn and Will's relationship when they were younger.
They talked about a lot and it was special, headlocks were like hugs.
How do Will and his friends react to the cops' questions? Why?
They think it's funny because they won't snitch.
Describe the stories that Will's mother told him about Uncle Mark.
They were about how he always had a videocamera and tried to make movies.
Why was Shawn upset about the Dark Suns?
They were talking crap about him being in their territory.
Why does Will think it's so important to follow the rules?
They've been passed down so long, it's like a right of passage
What is Will's plan?
To get shawn's gun from the middle draw and get revenge for him. Wait for him in front of his building and buzz in then when he opens it shoots him.
What does Uncle Mark want Will to do?
To play out whats going to happen like a movie.
What game did Will and Shawn play in the elevator when they were kids?
To see whoever pressed L meant they were a loser
Who is Tony, and what special skill does he have?
Tony is Wills' friend, his skill is to fly he can play basketball well.
How does Shawn know who killed Buck?
Tony saw him and he told shawn.
What are some of Dani's questions for Will?
What does Will need gun for? Who killed Shawn? How do you know? Have you ever shot a gun? What if you miss?
At what point does William say he first knew "this was real"?
When Dani came in and could see Buck.
What is the double meaning behind the last two words of the book? You coming?
Which is are you gonna get off the elevator and follow in their footsteps and end up dead or not coming and take a different path.
Connotation
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Assonance
repetition of vowel sounds within words
why does will describe the furnture is lopsided?
cause Shawn isn't there to be n the other side of the room.
How old was Will when his father died?
he was 3
Why didn't Uncle Mark ever get to buy his new camera?
he was shot
