Bad Boy Novel Review

Who is Walter's mother?

• Nancy

• Florence Dean

• Mrs. Dodson

• Dr. Holiday

What did Walter love most about Harlem?

• the library

• going to school

• his friends

• the music

What did Walter break of his sister's (Gerry)?

• bracelet

• watch

• necklace

• earrings

Who is Uncle Lee?

• he serves a prison sentence; dies young

• his father

• his therapist

• his doctor

What was the nickname Walter called Mrs. Dodson?

• Wicked Witch of the city

• Wicked Witch of Brooklyn

• Wicked Witch of West Harlem

• Wicked Witch of New York

Who is Mrs. Dodson?

• Walter's friend's mom

• Walter's teacher

• Walter's aunt

• Walter's neighbor

What does Mrs. Dodson convince Walter's mother that Walter should not do/have?

• read comic books

• play basketball

• be friends with Frank

• go to the library

Why was Walter made fun of in school?

• He was always in trouble

• He couldn't pronounce words correctly

• He couldn't read

• He got into fights

What was one way that Walter was sure to get a beating at home?

• Not going to school

• Never doing his homework

• A report card with a red mark in conduct

• Getting in fights

How did Walter respond when he was insulted?

• telling his parents

• going to the principal

• talking to them about the issue

• hitting the person