Bad Boy: Chapters 1-5 Quiz

What is the setting of the memoir at the beginning?

• Brooklyn, New York in the 1980s

• Harlem, New York in the 1940s

• Queens, New York in the 1950s

• Manhattan, New York in the 1930s

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How does young Walter initially feel about reading?

• He loves reading from an early age

• He is indifferent to books

• He strongly dislikes reading

• He only reads comic books

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Walter's relationship with his sister like?

• They constantly fight

• They are very close and supportive

• They barely interact

• They compete for their parents' attention

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What physical challenge does Walter face in his early years?

• A speech impediment

• Poor eyesight

• Hearing problems

• Asthma

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Walter's mother's primary concern about his behavior?

• His stubbornness

• His poor academic performance

• His fighting at school

• His difficulty making friends

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What activity does Walter excel at despite his challenges?

• Basketball

• Writing stories

• Public speaking

• Mathematics

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do Walter's teachers initially perceive him?

• As a bright but troubled student

• As a natural leader

• As a struggling reader

• As an exceptional athlete

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What significant event occurs at church that impacts young Walter?

• He wins a reading contest

• He disrupts the service

• He makes a close friend

• He gives a speech

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What role does Walter's father play in his early life?

• He is frequently absent

• He is strict but supportive

• He teaches Walter to read

• He encourages Walter's athletics

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Walter's initial reaction to school?

• Excitement and enthusiasm

• Fear and anxiety

• Boredom and disinterest

• Confusion and frustration

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6