The Liberation of Gabriel King

by K.L. Going

Quote Matching

• “But I’ll whistle extra loud when you get your certificate.” – Gabriel • “Did you just tell us what to do?

– Duke • “I’m going to liberate you from this situation and then we’re gonna take care of business.” – Frita

Quote Matching

• “You best not be using that word.” – Gabriel’s dad (Pop) • “When the principal called your name I’d never been so proud in my entire life, and then …” – Gabriel’s mom (Momma) • “I know there were reasons you didn’t make it, but you got to think to yourself … Do I want to let someone take something from me that I can never get back again?” – Pop

Quote Matching

• “Ma figured I was dead anyway, so she felt down my pipe to where things was stuck and cut it open to get the bone and all out.” – Will • “You just got to have faith.” – Frita • “Sometimes you’ve got to fight to make sure things do change.” – Pop

Quote Matching

• “You killed my pet.” – Frita • “Think we should go to the fireworks in Hollowell?” – Frita • “I fight oppression.” – Terrance

Quote Matching

• “I think we’ve got ourselves another Peace Warrior.” – Mrs. Wilson • “You’re okay, Twerp.” – Terrance • “Promise you’ll keep your sister silent. Promise.” – Mrs. Wilson

Quote Matching

• “But if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that people will do anything if they think no one’s going to stand up to them.” – Mr. Wilson • “Call me when you find your courage.” – Frita • “I put aside a little grocery money every week.” – Momma

Quote Matching

• “Ain’t nothing so scary when you’ve got people you love.” – Pop • “It was like a lock found its key and sprung open.” – Gabriel • “Think Gabe’s pop is going to make a fool out of himself?” – Pop • “Then maybe they’d figure out what love and courage were all about, and life would spring open like a lock that found its key.” – Gabriel

Illustrations

• What “picture” appears on every chapter title page?

– Grass