The Terror

The Terror

Junot Díaz is a Dominican American writer, creative writing professor, and editor. Díaz’s work often focuses on the experience of immigrants. In this text, Díaz recounts his experiences with fear after getting beat-up as an adolescent

Multiple Choice

RI1 - How did Díaz’s home life compare to his school life?

• The unique obstacles he faced at home helped him connect with his peers.

• The support he received at home made school bearable for him.

• He preferred to spend time at school instead of at home.

• He faced significant obstacles at home and at school.

Multiple Choice

RI1 - After the attack, Díaz...

• kept the truth a secret.

• worried about his mom finding out.

• felt confident in facing the brothers.

• stayed away from school until his black eye healed.

Multiple Choice

RI1 - How did Díaz change after the brothers beat him up?

• He became more confident he could win a future fight.

• He struggled with fear and stress more often.

• He tried to focus on his brother's illness.

• He focused on how he could get revenge.

Multiple Choice

RI1 - Why did Díaz decide to face the brothers?

• He did not want to be a person who runs away due to fear.

• He was no longer afraid of them and knew he could win in a fight.

• He had no other options except to stand face-to-face with his enemies.

• He did not think they would hurt him and wanted to talk through the conflict.

Multiple Choice

RI6 - How does the author feel about himself when he says, “I hated these brothers from the bottom of my heart, but even more than them, I hated myself for my cowardice”? (Paragraph 10)

• He feels confident.

• He feels proud.

• He feels weak.

• D. He feels alone