4 Questions

Q: What events cold of happen, if Roger didn't intercept any problems with the gang?
A: Then Roger would of just went to the store. Then Roger would purchase the groceries without coming in contact with any setbacks. Without any of the setbacks and detours Roger encountered, then he would of never knew how to defend himself, and win the rights to the streets of Memphis.

Q: Was Richard's mother a little to harsh to her son?
A: I think Richard's mother was a little to harsh. If you were eight years old, and being sent to the store by your mother, and you encounter a gang that beat you up and stole your money. Why would you even try to make an attempt again? I think the mother should of said "Richard I know you are in a confused and scared state of mind because of my behavior, but tonight son you are going to become the man of the house, by fighting off the numbers game and coming home as a winner and not a loser."

Q: How was "The night I won the rights to the streets of Memphis" similar to the story "The use of Force"?
A: They were similar because there are two children probably under the age of 10 still in the learning process of how life works. Children at these young age should just act like kids and that is how the world should work. Children are suppose to have a fun leisure life, and not endure any suffering or pain at a young age.

Q: What did other possible outcomes could have occur, if Roger had a friend walking with him, to the store?
A: The most likely possible outcome that could of happen is that the first time they walk by they have a staredown. Then the 2nd time, they exchange words walking back home. Then the 3rd time they would brawl in the streets no matter how many people were in the gang.