Exploring Chapter 7 of The Other Wes Moore

What significant event occurs in Wes's life during Chapter 7?

• Wes starts a new job.

• Wes wins a prestigious award.

• Wes confronts the realities of his life choices.

• Wes moves to a new city.

How does the author contrast the lives of the two Wes Moores in this chapter?

• The author compares the two Wes Moores by focusing on their similar experiences and outcomes.

• The author contrasts the lives of the two Wes Moores by highlighting their differing backgrounds and choices, leading to vastly different outcomes.

• The author highlights the role of luck in determining the lives of the two Wes Moores.

• The author emphasizes the influence of their families on the identical paths of the two Wes Moores.

What role does family play in the decisions made by Wes in Chapter 7?

• Wes's decisions are entirely driven by his personal ambitions.

• Family has no impact on Wes's decisions.

• Wes makes decisions solely based on his friends' opinions.

• Family plays a crucial role in shaping Wes's decisions by influencing his values and expectations.

Identify a key theme presented in Chapter 7 and explain its importance.

• The importance of friendship.

• The impact of technology on society.

• The role of fate in character development.

• The struggle for identity.

How does the environment influence the choices of the characters in this chapter?

• The environment only affects the plot, not the characters.

• The environment influences characters' choices by presenting challenges and opportunities that reflect their circumstances.

• The environment has no impact on the characters' decisions.

• Characters make choices based solely on their personal beliefs.

What are some of the challenges faced by Wes as he navigates his circumstances?

• Access to mental health resources

• Career advancement opportunities

• Financial instability, emotional stress, and decision-making difficulties.

• Strong family support

Discuss the impact of education on Wes's life as depicted in this chapter.

• Education significantly impacts Wes's life by offering him hope and a means to overcome his circumstances.

• Wes believes education is a waste of time.

• Education only brings more challenges for Wes.

• Education has no effect on Wes's outlook on life.

What decisions does Wes make that reflect his character development?

• Wes chooses to ignore his past, focus on his career, and blame others for his mistakes.

• Wes decides to move away from his friends, avoid confrontation, and deny his responsibilities.

• Wes decides to confront his past, prioritize relationships, and take responsibility for his actions.

• Wes opts to embrace a reckless lifestyle, prioritize material success, and reject personal growth.

How does the author use narrative structure to enhance the story in Chapter 7?

• The author employs a first-person perspective to limit character insights.

• The author focuses solely on dialogue to convey the story's themes.

• The author uses a chronological structure to simplify the plot.

• The author uses a non-linear narrative structure to build suspense and deepen character development.

What lessons can be drawn from the experiences of Wes in this chapter?

• Relying solely on luck for success

• Ignoring feedback from others

• Avoiding challenges at all costs

• Resilience, seeking support, and self-reflection are key lessons from Wes's experiences.