Wes Moore - Chapter 7 question bank

What was the setting described at the beginning of the passage?

• A large, gray, windowless room with thirty other people

• A small, brightly lit classroom with several students

• An open park area with a few individuals

• A busy office space with many workers

What did the narrator have to do before entering the secured room?

• Answer a series of personal questions

• Pay a fee and sign a document

• Undergo a physical examination

• Present identification and receive a visitor's badge

What was Wes's repeated defense regarding his situation?

• He claimed he was innocent and not present at the scene

• He admitted guilt but asked for a reduced sentence

• He blamed someone else for the crime

• He refused to speak about the incident

According to the passage, what did Wes and the narrator share?

• A mutual friend who was also in prison

• A similar background and upbringing

• A name

• A professional relationship

What philosophical question does Wes pose during the conversation?

• Do you think we can ever truly know ourselves?

• Do you think we're all just products of our environments?

• Do you believe in fate or free will?

• Is justice truly blind?

According to Wes, what will happen if others expect them to graduate?

• They will not graduate.

• They will graduate.

• They will start working immediately.

• They will go to jail.

What does the narrator imply about Wes's ability to handle responsibility?

• Wes handles responsibility well.

• Wes avoids responsibility.

• Wes is overwhelmed by responsibility.

• Wes teaches others about responsibility.

How did the narrator feel after the meeting with Wes?

• Satisfied with the answers.

• Confused and had more questions.

• Happy about the meeting.

• Indifferent to the discussion.

What was the main character feeling as he prepared to jump out of the plane?

• Excitement and readiness

• Indifference and boredom

• Overwhelmed and nervous

• Confident and prepared

What did the main character use to brace himself in the airplane?

• The airplane's wings

• The seats inside the airplane

• The sides of the door

• The cockpit controls