Literary Analysis Quiz

What is the main theme of "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds?

• The importance of technology in modern society

• The challenges of growing up

• The impact of weather on community

• The adventures of traveling

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which character in "Look Both Ways" shows significant growth by learning to overcome personal challenges?

• Marcus

• Jasmine

• Terrell

• Franny

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What inference can be made about why the author chose to tell the story through multiple perspectives?

• To fill more pages in the book

• To provide a more comprehensive view of the community

• Because it was easier to write

• To focus only on the main character

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Jason Reynolds use the setting to enhance the story's themes in "Look Both Ways"?

• By describing the weather in detail

• By setting the story in a futuristic city

• By using the neighborhood as a backdrop that reflects the characters' experiences

• By changing the setting frequently

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the characters of Jasmine and Marcus in terms of their approach to friendships.

• Both are outgoing and popular

• Jasmine is cautious, while Marcus is outgoing

• Both prefer to be alone

• Jasmine is outgoing, while Marcus is shy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What conclusion can be drawn about the author's point of view towards childhood?

• It is a time of simplicity and lack of worries

• It is filled with unique challenges and growth opportunities

• It is less important than adulthood

• It should be strictly disciplined

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify a central idea in the story that is reinforced through multiple characters' experiences.

• The necessity of education

• The strength of community

• The importance of wealth

• The benefits of solitude

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the author's choice of a non-linear narrative impact the reader's understanding of the characters?

• It confuses the reader

• It allows for a deeper understanding of each character's background

• It makes the story shorter

• It focuses on the setting rather than the characters

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate how the interactions between characters in "Look Both Ways" contribute to the theme of resilience.

• They show that characters rarely change

• They highlight how characters support each other in times of need

• They demonstrate the importance of competition

• They focus on individual achievements

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What role does the community setting play in the development of the story's central themes?

• It is irrelevant to the themes

• It contrasts with the themes

• It reinforces the themes of connectivity and support

• It distracts from the main themes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept