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The boy nobody knew

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the author's name?

a)

Faith Ringgold

b)

Fath Ringgold

c)

Ringgold Fath

d)

Raith Finggold

2.

Where was the fire specifically?

a)

In the basement of the 4 story apartment

b)

In the basement of the 4 story apartment building

c)

At Walmart

d)

In the basement of the 5 story apartment

3.

Why are the neighbors unaware that 6 year old Kenneth lives in their building?

a)

He goes to a special school and is rarely home

b)

He is kept hidden by his parents

c)

He fears people, and is careful so no one sees him

d)

He is ignored by the other children

4.

Which event cause Kenneth to become known to the neighbors?

a)

When Mrs Mullen needs help she asks a neighbor to take care of Kenneth

b)

When Kenneth makes noises in the apartment the neighbors find out

c)

When the author's mothers sees Kenneth in a wheel chair, she persuades Mrs Mullen to let him play with the other children

d)

When a fire forces people out of the apartment

5.

How do the other mothers react to Mrs Mullen's sadness?

a)

They feel embarrassed about her sick child and say nothing

b)

they support and encourage her in taking care of her sick child

c)

They are angry at her for hiding the child

d)

They try to ignore her sadness because it makes them unhappy

6.

Which sentence best describes how the neighbors treat Kenneth at the end of the story?

a)

Most of the neighbors avoid him because he acts strangely and makes odd noises

b)

Most think his disease is catching and do not let their children play with him

c)

Most of the neighbors spend time with him and give him attention and love

d)

Most accept him but do not spend much time with him.

7.

Which would be the best definition for the word grunts as it is used in the sentence "He attempted to speak but only grunts came from his mouth."

a)

silly sound meant to make other children laugh

b)

short low pitched sounds meant for communication

c)

sweet sounds of happiness

d)

sharp sounds of pain

8.

Which would be the best definition for the word bear as it is used in the sentence "God don't put no more on us than we can bear..."

a)

give birth to a child

b)

act like a mother bear

c)

move in certain direction

d)

remain strong while carrying a burden

9.

Which would be the best definition for the word tenants as it is used in the sentence "Some of the tenants remembered hearing strange sounds coming from the Mullen's apartment..."

a)

people who repair or clean

b)

people who are good friends with their neighbors

c)

people who rent apartments in the same building

d)

people who spy on their neighbors

10.

Which pair of character traits do the neighbors show most clearly?

a)

curiosity and humor

b)

distrust and disbelief

c)

sympathy and kindness

d)

selfishness and nastiness

11.

Which would be the best definition for the word grunts as it is used in the sentence "He attempted to speak but only grunts came from his mouth."

a)

silly sound meant to make other children laugh

b)

short low pitched sounds meant for communication

c)

sweet sounds of happiness

d)

sharp sounds of pain

12.

How did Kenneth feel when he was exposed to society

a)

Excited

b)

Happy

c)

Mad

d)

Sad

13.

What genre was the story the boy nobody knew?

a)

poetic memoir

b)

reflective essay

c)

essay

d)

poetry

14.

The story took place in Jacksonville, Florida

a)

No

b)

Yes

15.

When and where did the story take place?

a)

1937

b)

1937, Florida

c)

1937, Harlem

d)

Harlem

16.

The story took place in Jacksonville, Florida

a)

No

b)

Yes