The Boy in the Black Suit

What job does Matthew take at the beginning of the story? (Chapter 3)

• Grocery store clerk

• Funeral home assistant

• Restaurant waiter

• Library aide

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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What is the significance of the black suit to Matthew? (Chapter 4)

• It was a gift from his father

• It helps him blend in at funerals

• It reminds him of his mother

• It makes him feel professional

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What is the name of the girl Matthew meets at a funeral? (Chapter 6)

• Lucy

• Lisa

• Lovey

• Laura

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What is the main idea of "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds?

• A boy's journey through a magical world.

• A teenager coping with grief and finding his way.

• A detective solving a mystery in his town.

• A young athlete's rise to fame.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does Matt's view of the funeral home's clients change in Chapter 9?

• He sees them as a nuisance.

• He begins to empathize with their grief.

• He is indifferent to them.

• He becomes more curious about their lives.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does the black suit symbolize in Chapter 9?

• Matt's transition into adulthood

• Grief and mourning

• Professionalism and responsibility

• Isolation and loneliness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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How does the setting of the funeral home contribute to the theme of the book?

• It highlights the finality of death.

• It provides a backdrop for Matt's emotional growth.

• It is irrelevant to the theme.

• It creates a sense of fear and suspense.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does Matt's job at the funeral home symbolize in Chapter 9?

• His desire to escape reality

• His connection to his deceased mother

• His journey through grief and healing

• His interest in the funeral business

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Why does Matt start wearing a black suit every day?

• He wants to impress his classmates.

• He is mourning his mother's death.

• He is preparing for a job interview.

• He is participating in a school play.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Matt's relationship with his father change throughout the book?

• They become more distant as the story progresses.

• They start to understand and support each other more.

• They have a major argument and stop speaking.

• They remain unchanged throughout the story.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept