"Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

Front

Why does Walter, the narrator, value books?

Back

Walter values books because they offer comfort and escape.

Front

If Rai is disgusted by a joke, then which of the following statements must be true?

Back

He finds the joke unpleasant.

Front

What is the most likely reason why Walter plays basketball and other sports?

Back

People in Walter's neighborhood look up to athletes and push boys to play sports.

Front

Which quotation from "Bad Boy" best supports the previous answer?

Back

"Athletes were highly respected in the black community, and boys my age were encouraged to play some sport."

Front

How does Walter change and grow after the incident with the girls in the gym?

Back

He decides to pursue another secret interest, despite his friends disapproval.

Front

Which of the following text evidence supports the previous answer?
Options: "I was very comfortable being a boy, but there were times when the role was uncomfortable.", "When the girls had finished their dancing, they went through some stretching exercises.", "They danced to music as a poem was being read.", "I liked dancing, too, but had to pretend I didn't like it. No big deal. I was already keeping reading and writing poetry a secret; I would just add dancing."

Back

"I liked dancing, too, but had to pretend I didn't like it. No big deal. I was already keeping reading and writing poetry a secret; I would just add dancing."

Front

With which of the following statements would the author of "Bad Boy" most likely agree?

• Boys should not be encouraged to play basketball or sports.
• Reading is the most interesting and rewarding interest for boys.
• Boys should be allowed to pursue whatever interests them.
• Writing and dancing are "girl" activities.

Back

Boys should be allowed to pursue whatever interests them.

Front

Which quotation from "Bad Boy" most clearly supports the previous answer?

Back

"That year I learned that being a boy meant I was supposed to do certain things and act a certain way. I was very comfortable being a boy, but there were times when the role was uncomfortable."