Walter Dean Myers

Which literary device is frequently used by the author in Monster?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which quotation from "Bad Boy" best supports the previous answer?

• "There were two categories of friends in my life: those who played ball, and everyone else."

• "Athletes were highly respected in the black community, and boys my age were encouraged to play some sport."

• "I would play basketball in the morning with the boys who were just reaching their teens, and then stoopball or punchball on the block with boys my age."

• "Being a boy meant to me that I was not particularly like girls. Most of the girls I knew couldn't play ball, and that excluded them from most of what I wanted to do with my life."

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

• He discovers that he has a talent for writing poetry.

• He faces up to his friends and tells them about his love of reading.

• He becomes interested in Lorelle Henry, the dancing girl from the gym.

• He decides to pursue another secret interest, despite his friends disapproval.

With which of the following statements would the author of "Bad Boy" most likely agree?

• Boys should not be encouraged to play basketball or sports.

• Reading is the most interesting and rewarding interest for boys.

• Boys should be allowed to pursue whatever interests them.

• Writing and dancing are "girl" activities.

What was Walter Dean Myers' writing style characterized by?

• Romantic poetry focusing on nature

• Historical fiction centered around European royalty

• Realistic portrayal of urban life, focusing on the struggles of African American youth

• Science fiction novels set in space

In what year did Walter Dean Myers pass away?

• 2014

• 2012

• 2016

• 2018

What inspired Walter Dean Myers to start writing?

• Fear of failure and lack of confidence

• Desire for fame and recognition

• Love for reading and lack of diverse literature

• Pressure from family and friends

What year was Walter Dean Myers born?

• 1945

• 1952

• 1937

• 1960

Which quotation from "Bad Boy" most clearly supports the previous answer?

• "There were two categories of friends in my life: those who played ball, and everyone else."

• "With school out, and me not having access to Ms. Conway's cache of books, I rediscovered the George Bruce Branch of the public library on 125th street. Sometimes on rainy days I would sit in the library and read."

• "That year I learned that being a boy meant I was supposed to do certain things and act a certain way. I was very comfortable being a boy, but there were times when the role was uncomfortable."

• "Then we saw that the girls were doing some kind of dance, so we imitated them, cracking ourselves up."

Who is the author of the book?

• Ray Bradbury

• Walter Dean Myers

• Stephanie Myers

• George Orwell