Bronx Masquerade, pp 1-28

At the beginning of their stories, what is the only reason why both Wesley and Tyrone still go to school?

• Poetry

• To get a good future.

• To be with friends

• none of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

When did Mr. Ward first have the idea to have students read poetry in class?

• When Tyrone suggested it

• When Wesley wrote a poem instead of an essay

• When Diondra asked him about it

• When Chankara needed to tell her story

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why, specifically, does Wesley celebrate Langston Hughes?

• Because he was famous

• Because he was wealthy

• Because he was a great poet

• Because he showed the beauty and virtue of African-American people.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why is Tyrone so negative about school?

• Because he feels he has no future so why bother?

• Because it's boring

• Because his teachers are racist.

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does Tyrone get interested in poetry?

• Because it will help him impress girls

• Because it sounds like rap

• Because he is impressed by the artistry.

• Because Wesley told him to like it.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why does Chankara call her bruise a "tattoo?"

• Because it can't easily be covered up

• Because it is going to be there for awhile

• Because it expresses something about the one who has it

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Chankara mean when she says that "I looked in his eyes and saw my sister's reflection?"

• She realized that she was now in the position her sister had been in for awhile.

• she looks just like her sister

• her sister was standing behind her

• she wants to protect her sister from Johnny

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

what does Chankara mean when she says that Johnny "was studying on staying?"

• He had to go study for a test

• He needed a place to sleep

• He was looking for a way to stay, even though Chankara didn't want him there.

• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which word best describes Raul?

• proud

• lazy

• hard-working

• unfriendly

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which text best supports the idea that Raul is proud?

• "So I ate too fast and got out of there before she could catch me."

• "Porque la familia couldn't eat paint."

• "Good work belongs in a gallery. Especially if it's mine."

• "Whatever it takes, entiendes?"

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6