This document is an anticipation guide for the novel Bronx Masquerade. It contains 9 statements about themes in the upcoming book and asks the reader to indicate whether they agree or disagree with each statement. The reader is also asked to predict which character may agree or disagree with each statement and explain why. The purpose is for the reader to revisit their responses after finishing the book to see if their perspectives changed.

1. Name_________________________________________ Date ____________Period___________
Bronx Masquerade- Anticipation Guide
Directions- The below statements are themes that revolve around our upcoming novel
Bronx Masquerade. Read each statement. If you agree, write “yes.” If you disagree write
“no.” At the end of the book, you will get the chance to review your comments, and decide if
various characters would agree or disagree with these statements; you may confirm or
disprove various predictions you have about the text.
Do you Why? Which Why?
agree? character
would
agree or
disagree?
Everyone agrees upon who is
beautiful.
One can always count on family.
One can always count on friends.
Americans generally accept
people from a variety of
backgrounds.
Everyone feels loved by
somebody.
It’s okay to be yourself.
Friendships can develop at any
time in life.
Young adults know who they are
in middle school/ high school.