Bella Mahaya Carter "Messa Road"

The speaker recounts their first poetry class, where they felt embarrassed but later received praise from their teacher, Jack. This experience led to an understanding of the power of truth. The speaker then shares a childhood memory from Mesa Rd, where they performed in front of an unexpected audience, leading to a confrontation with boys and feelings of shame. The incident became a source of ridicule from their sisters, but also a reflection on bravery and identity.

What was the narrator's initial reaction after reading their poem in Jack's class?

• They decided to never write poetry again.

• They felt proud and confident.

• They were embarrassed and hid during the break.

• They received immediate praise from classmates.

Where did the narrator perform their song and dance?

• In their own backyard.

• At their friend Lisa's house on Mesa Rd.

• At a local talent show.

• In a school auditorium.

How did the narrator feel during their performance on Mesa Rd?

• They felt a sense of power and excitement.

• They were nervous and hesitant.

• They felt confused and lost.

• They were uninterested and bored.

What did Lisa's brother and his friends do after the narrator's revealing moment?

• They applauded and praised the narrator.

• They ignored the narrator and left.

• They mocked the narrator and ran inside laughing.

• They invited the narrator to join their group.

What lasting impact did the event on Mesa Rd have on the narrator?

• It made them more confident in public speaking.

• It led to a long-lasting sense of shame and ridicule.

• It inspired them to pursue a career in performance arts.

• It had no significant impact on their life.