Narrator's Journey Through School Experiences

Walter Dean Myers shares his childhood experiences, focusing on his love for baseball and the challenges he faced in school. Initially struggling with discipline and speech issues, Walter finds solace in reading, which transforms his educational journey. With the support of teachers like Mrs. Conway and Mr. Lasher, he discovers a passion for literature and improves academically, ultimately leading to personal growth and a better understanding of himself.

What sport did the narrator become passionate about?

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Soccer

• Tennis

Who was the narrator's favorite baseball team?

• Yankees

• Dodgers

• Giants

• Red Sox

Why did the narrator identify with Jackie Robinson?

• He was a famous singer

• He was a teacher

• He was a family friend

• He was a baseball player

What was the narrator's initial trouble with Mrs. Conway?

• He was late to class

• He threw a book

• He didn't do his homework

• He talked back

How did the narrator react to Johnny Brown's laughter?

• Threw a book at him

• Laughed along

• Told the teacher

• Ignored him

What was the consequence of the narrator's behavior in class?

• He was sent to the principal

• He was ignored

• He was praised

• He was given extra homework

What did Mrs. Conway do after the narrator scored the highest in a spelling test?

• Gave him a gift

• Asked him to read again

• Praised him

• Ignored him

What did the narrator discover about himself through reading?

• He enjoyed reading

• He wanted to be a writer

• He disliked books

• He loved sports more

What was the title of the book that changed the narrator's perspective on reading?

• Mystery Rides the Rails

• East of the Sun and West of the Moon

• The Bobsie Twins

• Honey Bunch

What was the narrator's new school called?

• PS 100

• PS 125

• PS 200

• PS 43