Bronx Masquerade

Which statement is true about Janelle

• She thinks being smart is the most important thing

• She wishes she could look different because of what her classmates think

• She doesn't like Devon because he makes fun of her

• Everyone thinks she's beautiful but she's too self-conscious to see it.

How does Devon's poem, "Bronx Masquerade" add to the development of the story?

• It shows that Devon is confused about who he really is

• It shows that Devon is no longer hiding his true self

• It shows that Devon wishes people would appreciate his basketball skills more

• It displays how Devon wishes he could change his name

Which is a true statement about Devon?

• He is made to feel like he shouldn't be in the library

• He is frustrated that Janelle won't talk to him

• He is upset that he has to miss basketball practice to study in the library

• He finds out that Janelle has been stealing books for him

Which inference about Devon's feelings is best supported by the text?

• Devon is suspicious of Janelle because she is always in the library

• Devon is grateful that Janelle always saves a spot for him in the library

• Devon has a crush on Janelle but he doesn't want her to know

• Devon looks up to Janelle because she doesn't hide her intelligence

Which inference is best supported by the text?

• Devon likes Janelle but he doesn't want to be seen with her

• Devon often goes to the library to impress Janelle

• Devon doesn't like people making fun of him for reading, but he knows he's doing the right thing

• Devon plans to stop reading so much because it takes time away from basketball

In his poem, Devon says that he is "confiding" because he's tired of hiding. What does "confiding" mean?

• the color of a person's skin

• to win because of your skill

• to tell someone a secret because you trust them

• a series of books