Duplicate of Bad Boy

What does Walter later learn about his father?

Why did Walter become nervous about his friendship with Eric? (Stuyvesant High)

During Walter's senior year in High School, the U.S. was involved in the Vietnam War.

What does Walter do after he tries to write about his neighborhood in Harlem?

What does Walter bring his father when he is in the hospital?

Walter states that our history, events, or people that come before us don't affect us.

Who is George Myers?

What famous author/poet does Walter encounter while walking down 7^th Ave?

Which of the following is NOT what Walter feels is wrong/bad about Stuyvesant High School?

What does Walter say he loves most about Harlem?

Why does Walter have a difficult time writing about Harlem?

How did Walter respond to the growing number of problems in his life?

Who is Mary Dolly Green?

The first place Walter called “home”

Walter’s uncle who was in prison and died soon after his release

Why was "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin a turning point in Walter's writing?

Walter discovered reading/books from his conversations with __ ___

What was Walter saving up to buy when his mother gambled away his money?

What is the earliest memory the author has of his life in Harlem?

1. A friend of Walter’s with a very troubled background

Walter was fifteen years old when he began his senior year at Stuyvesant High.

What were the two distinct voices going on in Walter’s head? (ch. "Sonnets from the Portuguese"

A teacher who calls Walter a “very bad boy”

Who is Herbert Dean?

Why didn't Walter call Eric back after the graduation ceremony?

When Walter was young, where was he most comfortable?

Before being discouraged because of his speech, what did Walter want to be when he grew up?

Walter’s sister who had her watch broken by Walter

Herbert and Florence Dean moved to Harlem, New York because

During Walter's last term of school, he spends most time reading instead of doing school work.

Walter’s first male teacher who tells him that he is a “bright boy”

Walter believes that ___the writers, historical figures, &important people who assigned values.

Who is Geraldine "Gerry" Myers?

“The Wicked Witch of West Harlem”

What unexpected question did Walter's doctor, Dr. Holiday, ask him?

When Walter was 13, he wanted to see the world through the eyes of great writers, so he began

Who is Florence Dean?

Who said “dabba dabba dabba” to make fun of Walter?

How did Walter feel after the incident with the gang in the park?

After he met with Dr. Holiday, Walter doesn't miss anymore school.

Walter stated he acquired his definition of career and maleness from his father, school, and __

Walter’s teacher tells him, “Whatever happens don’t stop_________