Bronx Masquerade Test

Which quote from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

• Now half the room looks sort of like an art gallery, which was the idea. We're supposed to use the paper frames for our work. (paragraph 2)

• If you look close, you can see the smudges where he erased a word or two and rewrote it. Mr. Ward must be in shock. (paragraph 2)

• Everybody expects me to play basketball, so they pick me for their team, throw me the ball, and wait for me to shoot. (paragraph 4)

• I'm an artist, like Raul. The difference is, I don't tell anybody. I refuse to give them new reasons to laugh at me. (paragraph 4)

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

True or False: Bronx Masquerade uses two different types of story telling

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the general theme of Bronx Masquerade?

• parent pressure on children

• basketball teaches life skills

• poetry should be taught in school

• being comfortable in who you are

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which character in 'Bronx Masquerade' is known for their artistic talent but keeps it a secret?

• Devon

• Raul

• Tyrone

• Lupe

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Bronx Masquerade' to convey the characters' thoughts and feelings?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Monologue

• Dialogue

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In 'Bronx Masquerade', which character is most associated with poetry?

• Wesley

• Chankara

• Janelle

• Sterling

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the primary setting of 'Bronx Masquerade'?

• A basketball court

• A high school

• A community center

• A library

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which theme is explored through the character of Lupe in 'Bronx Masquerade'?

• Family pressure

• Artistic expression

• Friendship

• Identity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does 'Bronx Masquerade' primarily structure its narrative?

• Through a single narrator

• Through multiple perspectives

• Chronologically

• Through flashbacks

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of Open Mike Fridays in 'Bronx Masquerade'?

• It is a day for sports activities

• It allows students to express themselves

• It is a day for exams

• It is a day for art exhibitions

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9