Bronx Masquerade Test

In what ways does the setting of the Bronx foreshadow the struggles the characters will face?

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its luxurious environment

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its peaceful atmosphere

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its tough environment, poverty, and crime.

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its abundance of resources

What makes Tyrone the main character in this book?

• His story is more relevant than others

• He wants to be front and center

• He is the one that did not believe in poetry and now he's confident and can relate to each character's story.

Which of Tyrone's statements on page 86 would make the best theme for Bronx Masquerade as a whole?

• "I look around this class and nobody fits into the box I used to put them in."

• "But he stuck, and got this poetry thing going."

• "Mr. Ward says you have to take people one at a time, check out what's in their head and heart before you judge."

• "Word."

Why does Sterling recommend that Tanisha not try to change her appearance anymore? Choose all correct answers.

• Because God loves her as she is

• Because the girls would only say Tanisha was trying to be something she wasn't

• Because he thought she was fine!

• Because he was worried about the feelings of the other girls.

Which characteristic of Bronx Masquerade makes it different from most novels?

• The use of historical references

• The creative names of characters

• The satisfying resolution of the plot

• The inclusion of poetry throughout the text

In what ways does the setting of the Bronx foreshadow the struggles the characters will face?

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its luxurious environment

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its peaceful atmosphere

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its tough environment, poverty, and crime.

• The setting of the Bronx foreshadows the struggles through its abundance of resources

What makes Tyrone the main character in this book?

• His story is more relevant than others

• He wants to be front and center

• He is the one that did not believe in poetry and now he's confident and can relate to each character's story.

Which of Tyrone's statements on page 86 would make the best theme for Bronx Masquerade as a whole?

• I look around this class and nobody fits into the box I used to put them in.

• But he stuck, and got this poetry thing going.

• Mr. Ward says you have to take people one at a time, check out what's in their head and heart before you judge.

• Word.

Why does Sterling recommend that Tanisha not try to change her appearance anymore? Choose all correct answers.

• Because God loves her as she is

• Because the girls would only say Tanisha was trying to be something she wasn't

• Because he thought she was fine!

• Because he was worried about the feelings of the other girls.

Which characteristic of Bronx Masquerade makes it different from most novels?

• The use of historical references

• The creative names of characters

• The satisfying resolution of the plot

• The inclusion of poetry throughout the text