WorksheetsThe boy nobody knew
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
What was the author's name?
Faith Ringgold
Fath Ringgold
Ringgold Fath
Raith Finggold
Where was the fire specifically?
In the basement of the 4 story apartment
In the basement of the 4 story apartment building
At Walmart
In the basement of the 5 story apartment
Why are the neighbors unaware that 6 year old Kenneth lives in their building?
He goes to a special school and is rarely home
He is kept hidden by his parents
He fears people, and is careful so no one sees him
He is ignored by the other children
Which event cause Kenneth to become known to the neighbors?
When Mrs Mullen needs help she asks a neighbor to take care of Kenneth
When Kenneth makes noises in the apartment the neighbors find out
When the author's mothers sees Kenneth in a wheel chair, she persuades Mrs Mullen to let him play with the other children
When a fire forces people out of the apartment
How do the other mothers react to Mrs Mullen's sadness?
They feel embarrassed about her sick child and say nothing
they support and encourage her in taking care of her sick child
They are angry at her for hiding the child
They try to ignore her sadness because it makes them unhappy
Which sentence best describes how the neighbors treat Kenneth at the end of the story?
Most of the neighbors avoid him because he acts strangely and makes odd noises
Most think his disease is catching and do not let their children play with him
Most of the neighbors spend time with him and give him attention and love
Most accept him but do not spend much time with him.
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."
silly sound meant to make other children laugh
short low pitched sounds meant for communication
sweet sounds of happiness
sharp sounds of pain
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..."
give birth to a child
act like a mother bear
move in certain direction
remain strong while carrying a burden
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..."
people who repair or clean
people who are good friends with their neighbors
people who rent apartments in the same building
people who spy on their neighbors
Which pair of character traits do the neighbors show most clearly?
curiosity and humor
distrust and disbelief
sympathy and kindness
selfishness and nastiness
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."
silly sound meant to make other children laugh
short low pitched sounds meant for communication
sweet sounds of happiness
sharp sounds of pain
How did Kenneth feel when he was exposed to society
Excited
Happy
Mad
Sad
What genre was the story the boy nobody knew?
poetic memoir
reflective essay
essay
poetry
The story took place in Jacksonville, Florida
No
Yes
When and where did the story take place?
1937
1937, Florida
1937, Harlem
Harlem
The story took place in Jacksonville, Florida
No
Yes
