WorksheetsThe Other Wes Moore - Chapter 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
According to the text, what was the condition of the public schools in the Bronx?
Newly renovated
Well-maintained and clean
Crumbling and dilapidated
Overcrowded but modern
What was the narrator's mother's profession?
A school teacher
A public school graduate
A freelance writer
A furrier’s assistant
What was the primary reason the narrator's mother chose Riverdale Country School for her children?
It was close to their home.
It reminded her of her own childhood.
It was in a wealthy area.
It had a grand appearance like a university.
How did the narrator's mother feel about the Bronx compared to downtown Manhattan?
She found it less intense and quieter.
She felt it was more vibrant and intense.
She thought it was similar to downtown Manhattan.
She disliked the environment of the Bronx.
What was the narrator's reason for changing the subject when discussing school affiliations?
He was proud of his school.
His crew was suspicious of him.
He wanted to talk about sports.
He felt uncomfortable with the praise.
What fictional character did Paris compare Riverdale to, making the narrator feel embarrassed?
Wes Moore
Muhammad Ali
Archie from Archie Comics
Sonny Liston
What was the narrator's primary reason for borrowing Nikki's clothes?
To have more variety in fashion
To fit in better at school
Because they preferred Nikki's style
To save money on buying new clothes
How did the narrator feel about the socio-economic differences at school?
Indifferent and unaffected
Confused and lost
Embarrassed and out of place
Proud and superior
What activity did the narrator's uncle Howard initiate to help bridge social gaps?
Organizing a local theater group
Setting up a scholarship fund
Inviting neighborhood kids for a baseball game
Hosting a charity event
What did the narrator's mother prohibit him from having at home?
Video games
Toy guns
Pets
Books
Where did Other Wes move to in his most recent relocation?
Baltimore City
Dundee Village
Biscayne Bay
March Point Park
What was the primary platform of the new young mayor of Baltimore?
Improving public transportation
Fighting the drug trade
Increasing tourism
Enhancing educational facilities
What was Schmoke criticized for suggesting about the drug problem in Baltimore?
It should be ignored
It should be considered a public health problem
It should be handled by the military
It should be resolved through education only
How many times did Tony get shot in the chest during a botched drug deal?
One
Two
Three
Four
What grade did Other Wes fail at "Chicken Pen"?
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
Seventh grade
Eighth grade
What was the main reason Other Wes was interested in the headset scheme?
To become popular among his peers.
To make a lot of money quickly.
To avoid doing drugs while making money.
To help his friends avoid police detection.
According to the text, what was Other Wes' long-term aspiration?
To excel in his academic studies.
To become a vocational worker.
To perform in Madison Square Garden.
To become a police officer.
What does the text imply about the nature of the job Other Wes was considering?
It was a low-risk, high-reward job.
It was a legal and morally upright job.
It was a dangerous game that could end badly.
It was a temporary job with no future prospects.
What was Wes's initial plan after finding the stash in his mother's closet?
To throw a party
To hide it back
To turn the barbecue into a real party
To call his friends for a meeting
What did Wes mistake for a girl in the red dress?
A lamp
A trash can
A chair
A curtain
