Bad Boy Comprehension Questions

What stage in life is Walter, the narrator, when the events in Bad Boy take place?

• Young adult

• Elementary school

• Small child

• Teenager

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Why does Walter feel a connection to the children on the trolley?

• The children are from Walter's neighborhood and share the same struggles as him

• The children seem like they are trying to fit in with their friends too

• They are readers also carrying books

• The children are going to the library, a place Walter loves to go

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What happens when Walter and his friends run into a group of girls exercising in the gym?

• The boys make fun of the girls

• The girls and boys dance together while Walter reads

• The boys invite the girls to play basketball

• The girls challenge the boys to do the exercises, but the boys can't do it

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What three things does Walter believe he should not do?

• Write poems

• Read books

• Dance

• Play football

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Walter feel about books?

• He likes books but prefers "boy" activities such as basketball and punchball

• He loves them because they give him comfort and escape

• He likes them because the people he respects reads them

• He is passionate about books and will fight the older boys over them

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why does Walter carry his books home from the library in a brown paper sack?

• He doesn't want the neighborhood boys to see that he is reading

• He doesn't want Dorothy to find out he has books

• He can't afford his own books so the librarians give him bags of books to take home

• He is embarrassed to be reading books that are too young for him

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What is the most likely reason that Walter plays basketball and other sports?

• He's trying to impress girls

• All of the other kids around him play sports

• Boys are pushed to play sports

• He is naturally good at sports

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Walter change and grow after doing exercises with the girls in the gym?

• He becomes interested in Lorelle, the dancing girl

• He decides to do another secret activity, even though his friends wouldn't approve

• He discovers his talent for writing poetry

• He tells his friends up front that he loves reading

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What statement would Walter agree with?

• Reading is the best activity for boys

• Boys shouldn't be encouraged to play sports

• Writing poetry and dancing are "girl" activities

• Boys should be allowed to do whatever interests them

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What lesson is learned from this passage?

• Everyone should be able to do whatever activity brings them happiness

• Boys and girls shouldn't do the same activities

• Reading should only be for boys

• Girls are the only ones who should dance

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2