Reading Check Quiz- Almost a Man

A young African American boy with a determined expression, holding a gun, standing near a train station in a rural setting, representing themes of adolescence and manhood.

Understanding Manhood in Almost a Man

Test your comprehension of the poignant themes in Richard Wright's "Almost a Man." This quiz will challenge your understanding of the character Dave and his journey towards manhood.

Multiple choice questions
Direct references from the text
Explore character motivations and symbolism

18 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ChallengingSoul29

Type the two sentences from the text (para. 1) that shows Dave thought he was grown up.

"Ahm seventeen. Almost a man."

From which perspective is the story told?

1st person

2nd person

3rd person limited

3rd person omniscient

Ma gave in to the request for a gun when...

Dave suggested Pa needed it

Dave suggested he would protect the house

Dave admitted the fellas had been making fun of him

Dave suggested Mr. Hawkins told him to get a gun

Why did Dave go to work early?

He wanted to get an early start.

He needed to earn money for the gun.

Mr. Hawkins needed him for extra duty.

He wanted to be alone.

What is the most likely reason Dave talks to Jenny?

Girls listen to him.

She won't put him down.

She understands Dave best.

He doesn't mind when Jenny laughs at him.

Why did Dave shoot Jenny?

It was an accident.

She laughed at him.

She told Mr. Hawkins about Dave stealing the gun.

He didn't shoot Jenny.

Which of the following is not an example of manhood?

Dave working in the field to earn money.

Dave attempting to save Jenny.

Dave admitting he shot Jenny.

Dave running catching the train in the end.

What is ironic about Dave's possession of the gun?

It brought him power.

People saw him as a man.

It made people fear him.

It caused people to laugh at him.

What was Dave's punishment for his crime?

Pay Mr. Joe for the mule.

Pay his father the money he stole.

Pay Mr. Hawkins the money he stole.

Pay Mr. Hawkins for the mule.

What was Dave's biggest complaint about his community?

No one treated him like a man.

Everyone thought he could be used.

No one believed him about being abused at home.

Every one believed he was a thief.

What did the train symbolize for Dave?

A way to get rid of the evidence

A way to blame the new guy in town

A new girl to replace Jenny

A fresh start

In the end, what has Dave learned about being a man?

He has learned nothing.

He learned to own up to his mistakes.

He learned that no one will change.

He learned that Jenny is not his friend.

Reading Check Quiz- Almost a Man

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