Love That Boy by Walter Dean Myers

Who is the narrator of the poem "Love That Boy"?

• The boy's father
• The boy's mother
• The boy's grandfather
• The boy's Uncle Ben

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What does the narrator mean when he says, "I'll get him by and by"?

• The father will talk with the boy when he's tired and ready to go to bed.
• The father will catch the boy doing something wrong.
• The father will become more important in the boy's life as he grows older.
• The father will pick him up at school after on when school is out.

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Which is the best statement of Myer's message in "Love That Boy"?

• Life is very hard if you have lost your father.
• Good families always have children who do well.
• There is an important bond between father and son.
• Sons and mothers are joined forever.

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What conclusion can you draw about Myer's ideas about parenting from "Love That Boy"?

• Raising children is the mother's responsibility.
• Children need love and direction from their fathers.
• Children grow best in an extended family.
• Children should be encouraged to excel in sports.

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