Bronx Masquerade

Which factor contributes most to Diondra's inner conflict in the story?

• Pressure to be an athlete

• Other students in her class

• Her drawing ability

• Not being a boy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

How does the setting contribute to Devon's conflict in the story?

• Devon is embarrassed to return to school after he is discovered at the library

• Devon is worried that his team will think he is a geek after being seen at the library

• Devon embraces who he really is after he is spotted in the library

• Devon gets into trouble after going to the library instead of basketball practice

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which two reasons tell why this story benefits from having the point of view of multiple narrators?

• The reader knows what multiple characters are thinking

• The reader is able to know one character well

• The reader can see the same event through multiple characters

• The reader develops an emotional connection to the minor characters

• The reader is restricted about what he or she knows about characters

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which element identifies the genre of the passage as realistic fiction?

• The modern setting

• The historical setting

• The lifelike conflict

• The happy ending

What is the general theme of Bronx Masquerade?

• parent pressure on children

• basketball teaches life skills

• poetry should be taught in school

• being comfortable in who you are

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

True or False: Bronx Masquerade uses two different types of story telling

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which two reasons tell why this story benefits from having the point of view of multiple narrators?

• The reader knows what multiple characters are thinking.

• The reader is able to know one character well.

• The reader can see the same event through multiple characters.

• The reader develops an emotional connection to the minor characters.

• The reader is restricted about what he or she knows about characters.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What are some key characteristics of Wesley in Bronx Masquerade?

• Indifferent towards music

• Extroverted and outgoing

• Passionate about music, reserved, struggles with family situation, growth in confidence and self-expression

• Has a stable family life

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Describe the role of Wesley in the overall plot of Bronx Masquerade.

• Wesley's role is to highlight the theme of self-discovery and acceptance among teenagers.

• Wesley's role is to provide comic relief and does not contribute to the themes of the story.

• Wesley is the main antagonist who causes conflict among the teenagers.

• Wesley is a minor character with no significant impact on the plot.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Discuss Wesley's relationships with other characters in Bronx Masquerade.

• Wesley has a pet cat named Mr. Whiskers

• Wesley has a close friendship with Tyrone, a romantic interest in Janelle, and interacts with other students during poetry sessions.

• Wesley is a professional chef in his spare time

• Wesley is secretly a superhero in disguise

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4