WorksheetsBlack Boy Chapter 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
True or False: Richard Wright is both the main character of the story and the author of the book.
True
False
Who burned down Granny's house?
Richard
Ella
Papa
Leon
True or False: Richard and his family lived happily in Memphis.
True
False
Richard (a) in order to gain his "...first triumph over [his] father...[making] him believe that [he] had taken his words literally."
Why did Ella force Richard to defend himself against the neighborhood boys?
She wanted him to be able to protect himself and his brother.
She REALLY needed the groceries from the store.
She was upset that the boys stole the money and she wanted Richard to get it back.
(a) taught Richard how to count.
At what age did Richard become a drunkard?
6
12
2
10
True or False: Richard learned bad words at school and then wrote the words on the windows of his neighbors.
True
False
Who is Miss Simon?
The lady who ran the orphanage.
The lady who Ella cooked for.
The lady who stopped the men from giving Richard alcohol.
The teacher at Richard's school.
True or False: Miss Simon asked Richard if he wanted her to adopt him.
True
False
(a) is described as "nearly white as a Negro can get without being white."
In chapter 2, Richard and his family are planning to move in with (a) after visiting Granny.
Who are the two woman named Ella in the story (select both answers)
Richard's mom
A school teacher living with Granny
Richard's older sister that is away in college
A famous jazz singer from the neighborhood.
What did Richard say to Granny that upset her when she was bathing him?
"When you get through, kiss back there."
"I think your wig is on backwards."
"You aren't the boss of me Granny."
"I can't stand it here. I can't wait to leave."
Why did Granny tell Richard, "you're going to burn in hell?"
Richard liked the story Ella was reading to him.
Richard was drinking alcohol in his room.
Richard took Granny's car without permission.
