Eraser Tattoo by Jason Reynolds - Multiple Choice Questions

Which theme is best represented in the story?

• The power of first impressions

• The inevitability of change and growing up

• The dangers of city life

• The importance of wealth in relationships

What does the eraser tattoo symbolize?

• Dante’s fear of pain

• Shay’s permanent mark on Dante’s life

• The difficulty of moving to a new city

• Dante’s dislike of Wilmington

What does the couple moving into Shay’s home most likely symbolize?

• The loss of history and personal connections in gentrification

• The kindness of strangers helping others

• A reflection of Shay’s parents’ decision to move

• The welcoming nature of new neighbors

What does Dante’s response to Shay moving reveal about his character?

• He is indifferent to change

• He struggles with emotions but tries to stay strong

• He is happy for Shay and excited about her future

• He believes their relationship is meaningless

Why does the story include references to Brooklyn sounds and smells?

• To show that the city remains unchanged despite personal changes

• To highlight the dangers of urban life

• To contrast Brooklyn with Wilmington

• To foreshadow that Dante will also leave one day

Why does Dante let Shay give him the eraser tattoo despite the pain?

• He wants to prove his toughness

• He believes it will make him rich

• He wants a physical reminder of Shay

• He is afraid of what Shay might think if he refuses

What does the S on Dante’s arm represent at the end of the story?

• His belief that he will never see Shay again

• The lasting impact of Shay on his life

• His anger about the move

• A painful mistake he regrets

What is the significance of Shay and Dante’s secret handshake memory?

• It shows how their friendship developed into love

• It proves Dante was never serious about his feelings

• It foreshadows their eventual breakup

• It suggests they only love each other as friends

How does the setting contribute to the theme of loss?

• The noisy Brooklyn environment contrasts with Shay’s sadness

• The old lady in the window serves as a reminder that life moves on

• The new tenants moving in emphasize that Shay’s home is no longer hers

• The ice cream truck reminds Shay of childhood joy

What is the significance of Shay blowing on Dante’s arm at the end?

• It represents her regret for hurting him

• It mimics how she used to comfort him as a child

• It shows that she no longer cares about him

• It symbolizes her desire to erase the scar