Bronx Masquerade 1

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

• The reader knows what multiple characters are thinking

  
  

• The reader can see the same event through multiple characters

  
  

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

  
  

• The reader is able to know one character well

  
  

" If you look close, you can see the smudges where he erased a word or two and rewrote it. Mr. Ward must be in shock. He can never get Raul to rewrite a lick of homework or anything else. "

Which of these descriptions would fit Raul the best?

• He is a straight-A student who always makes sure he does every classwork perfectly.

• He does not do any work at school.

  
  

• He is careful about his artwork and poetry but would usually refuse to refine or improve his homework.

Why does Devon feel like he has to sneak to the library?

• He has to get his grades up

• He doesn't want anyone to know he likes to read

• His coach is making him
  

• He has a lot of homework to do

The tone in Diondra's poem "IF" (pg.27) is most likely _________.

• depressing

• uncertainty

• brave

• joyful

The tone in Devon's poem, "Bronx Masquerade" (pg. 32) is most likely _______.

• depressing

• uncertainty

• brave

• joyful

Although told from multiple characters' perspectives, the audience mostly hears from ________ perspective.

• Devon

• Janelle

• Tyrone

• Mr. Ward

What event has both devastated and united Leslie and Porscha?

• They were interested in the same boy but he rejected them.

  
  

• Their mothers passed away.

• Although nervous, they read their poem at Open Mike Friday.

  
  

• They did not make the basketball team.

  
  

In her poem, "Cocoon," Judianne describes what she would change about herself. Her classmates are surprised because ​

• Judianne presents herself as confident and strong

• Judianne is self-absorbed and vain

• 
  Judianne always speaks about acceptance

Why did Tanisha Scott chop her hair off?

• She thought it would make boys like her more

  
  

• She was frustrated by other girls' jealousy of it.
  

• To make her mom freak out.

  
  

• She wanted a different look

  
  

What can we infer about Tanisha when she volunteers Diondra to do the report covers?

• Tanisha wants Diondra to be laughed at

  
  

• Tanisha is a nice person.

  
  

• Tanisha is not artistic.

• Tanisha is a caring friend who wants to see Diondra happy.