What evidence best supports the central idea that reading was a secret vice (habit) for the author?

The author's decision to take a brown paper bag to the library.

How does the author's attitude toward books change throughout the text?

He becomes uncomfortable with his love for books

In the selection from Bad Boy, why does Walter carry his books home from the library in a brown paper bag?

He does not want the neighborhood boys to see that he likes reading.

What is the purpose of the author mentioning his prayers in the middle of a game in paragraph 1?

To emphasize the author's competitive nature.

Which quotation from Bad Boy best supports the previous answer?

I would sometimes run into older kids who would tease me

In the selection from Bad Boy, why does Walter feel a connection to the children he sees on the trolley?

The children, like Walter, are readers who are carrying books.

How does comparing the author's love for books to his love for sports add meaning to the story?

It emphasizes the authors preference (prefers) to books

A type of biography that focuses on a specific period in a person's life.

What is the most likely reason why Walter, the narrator of Bad Boy, plays basketball and other sports?

People in Walter’s neighborhood look up to athletes and push boys to play

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1
What evidence best supports the central idea that reading was a secret vice (habit) for the author?
The author's decision to take a brown paper bag to the library.
The author's preference for playing basketball.
The author's fondness for George Bruce Branch library.
The author's willingness to fight older boys.
2
How does the author's attitude toward books change throughout the text?
He becomes less interested in books
He becomes uncomfortable with his love for books
He becomes more open about his love for books
He starts fighting with other boys about books
3
In the selection from Bad Boy, why does Walter carry his books home from the library in a brown paper bag?
He does not want Dorothy to find his books she would probably take them
He does not want the neighborhood boys to see that he likes reading.
He is embarrassed to be reading books that are too young for him.
He is unable to afford books, so the librarians give him bags of books
4
What is the purpose of the author mentioning his prayers in the middle of a game in paragraph 1?
It highlights the author's dislike for sports
To emphasize the author's competitive nature.
To illustrate the author's love for the Dodgers
It highlights the author's deep religious beliefs
5
Which quotation from Bad Boy best supports the previous answer?
I could never have afforded books and was pleased to have the library
Dorothy Dodson read books and I knew she did, but she couldn’t stand me
I would sometimes run into older kids who would tease me
Sometimes on rainy days I would sit in the library and read.
6
In the selection from Bad Boy, why does Walter feel a connection to the children he sees on the trolley?
The children as if they are trying to fit in with their friends.
The children are from Walter’s neighborhood and share similar struggles.
The children, like Walter, are readers who are carrying books.
The children are on their way to the library, a place Walter loves.
7
How does comparing the author's love for books to his love for sports add meaning to the story?
It emphasizes the authors preference (prefers) to books
It shows the author enjoys both equally
It suggests that the author wants to become a professional athlete
It highlights the authors dislike for sports.
8
What is a memoir?
A fictional story about a superhero.
A type of biography that focuses on a specific period in a person's life.
A historical account of a famous battle.
A science fiction novel set in the distant future.
9
What is the most likely reason why Walter, the narrator of Bad Boy, plays basketball and other sports?
Walter is a naturally gifted athlete.
All of the kids in the neighborhood play sports.
Walter wants to impress girls
People in Walter’s neighborhood look up to athletes and push boys to play

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