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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Devon, p. 82 to Tyrone, p. 101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Diondra says that her dad is not enthused about her artwork and wishes she'd do what instead, in "Diondra Jordan"?
(a) Play basketball.
(b) Go to the library.
(c) Play with her dolls.
(d) Go outside.

2. What is the name of the cousin Tanisha describes in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) Faith.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Kiara.
(d) Halle.

3. What does Sterling say everyone calls him in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Saint.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Pope.
(d) Reverand.

4. After reading his poem in class, Wesley is told by "Teach" that he still expects what from him in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) A perfect midterm.
(b) An essay.
(c) Honesty.
(d) One hundred percent.

5. Who does Sterling say has some direction in his life even if he "sounds like a thug in training" in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Raul.
(b) Raynard.
(c) Tyrone.
(d) Wesley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the death of Porscha Johnson's mother in the narrative?

2. What book does Janelle slip onto Devon's desk in "Devon Hope"?

3. What does Devon write is "the only box I belong in" in the poem "BlacK Box"?

4. Diondra wishes she were as bold as who in "Diondra Jordan"?

5. In "Leslie Lucas," Leslie claims she likes Sheryl Crow while the other kids at her school like who?

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