The Other Wes Moore - Chapter 3

According to the text, what was the condition of the public schools in the Bronx?

• Newly renovated

• Well-maintained and clean

• Crumbling and dilapidated

• Overcrowded but modern

What was the narrator's mother's profession?

• A school teacher

• A public school graduate

• A freelance writer

• A furrier’s assistant

What was the primary reason the narrator's mother chose Riverdale Country School for her children?

• It was close to their home.

• It reminded her of her own childhood.

• It was in a wealthy area.

• It had a grand appearance like a university.

How did the narrator's mother feel about the Bronx compared to downtown Manhattan?

• She found it less intense and quieter.

• She felt it was more vibrant and intense.

• She thought it was similar to downtown Manhattan.

• She disliked the environment of the Bronx.

What was the narrator's reason for changing the subject when discussing school affiliations?

• He was proud of his school.

• His crew was suspicious of him.

• He wanted to talk about sports.

• He felt uncomfortable with the praise.

What fictional character did Paris compare Riverdale to, making the narrator feel embarrassed?

• Wes Moore

• Muhammad Ali

• Archie from Archie Comics

• Sonny Liston

What was the narrator's primary reason for borrowing Nikki's clothes?

• To have more variety in fashion

• To fit in better at school

• Because they preferred Nikki's style

• To save money on buying new clothes

How did the narrator feel about the socio-economic differences at school?

• Indifferent and unaffected

• Confused and lost

• Embarrassed and out of place

• Proud and superior

What activity did the narrator's uncle Howard initiate to help bridge social gaps?

• Organizing a local theater group

• Setting up a scholarship fund

• Inviting neighborhood kids for a baseball game

• Hosting a charity event

What did the narrator's mother prohibit him from having at home?

• Video games

• Toy guns

• Pets

• Books