"Bad Boy" Test 1 (Chapters 1-10 & Phrases)

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of chapter 1- "Roots"?

When Walter is in Stuyvesant High, who came to live with Walter and his family?

"After church we would be brought home, again holding hands and singing our way through..."

"The summer of 1947 was one of eager anticipation for black people across the country."

All of the following character traits apply to Walter EXCEPT-

When Walter is reflecting on his community, who does he see being most highly respected?

After the appendix surgery, why does Walter go back to the hospital?

"..Mrs.Dodson, the Wicked Witch of West Harlem...worked very hard to ruin my life." The tone is

In chapter two, Harlem, the reader can infer that Walter loved this most in his environment-

Name the device "The sound of Mama's voice in our...kitchen was like a special kind of music,"

"The woman, Florence, was white, and that posed a problem in Baltimore."

How did Mr. Lasher positively affect Walter?

Walter "fills up the spaces" in his life with activity...which is most important to him?

Why does Walter's opinion of his teacher Mrs. Conway change?

"Its easy enough for me to see now that I should have been Mama's ally,..."

"It was a magical place...with music that spilled onto the busy streets..."