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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Steve Ericson, p. 114 to News at Five, p. 132.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is listed as the author of "What's in a Name"?
(a) Diondra Jordan.
(b) Leslie Lucas.
(c) Natalina Gamberoni.
(d) Amy Moscowitz.

2. What does Sterling say he wants to be in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) A science teacher.
(b) A police officer.
(c) An auto mechanic.
(d) A lawyer.

3. What newspaper does Steve say is sending a reporter to cover Open Mike Fridays in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) The National Enquirer.
(b) The New York Post.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Bronx Insider.

4. Leslie says in "Leslie Lucas" that if it weren't for her mom dying, she'd be back where with her friends?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Ossining.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Indianapolis.

5. What is one thing "these ladies know how to do" according to Tyrone in his commentary of "El Noche"?
(a) Be warm and tender.
(b) Be spiteful and mean.
(c) Be soft and strong.
(d) Be sassy and confrontational.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the buoy called in the poem "Common Ground"?

2. What refers to a famous time period in American history in which black writers, artists and musicians showcased their work in New York City?

3. Whose poem does Janelle say she cannot get out of her head in "Janelle"?

4. How tall is Diondra Jordan?

5. Who does Amy say thinks she's so tough she doesn't need anyone in "Amy Moscowitz"?

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