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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author imagine behind her eye in the poem "Imagine"?
(a) The universe.
(b) Her brain.
(c) Computer circuitry.
(d) Memories.

2. What professional poet has Mr. Ward invited to read at the next Open Night Friday in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) Manuel A. Alonso.
(b) Aurora Levins Morales.
(c) Benito Pastoriza Iyodo.
(d) Pedro Pietri.

3. Where was author Nikki Grimes born?
(a) Harlem, New York.
(b) Boston, Massachusets.
(c) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(d) Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

4. From whose point of view is the Epilogue written?
(a) Mai Tren's.
(b) Tyrone's.
(c) Mr. Ward's.
(d) Janelle's.

5. What does the newspaper headline say which Mr. Ward brings and shows the class?
(a) "Creativity Thrives in Poor Neighborhood."
(b) "Student Poets Bloom in the Bronx."
(c) "Inner City Gold."
(d) "Youthful Talent."

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago did Steve's dad announce the family was moving in "Steve Ericson"?

2. Lupe says that "getting to college takes more than" what in "Lupe"?

3. What newspaper does Steve say is sending a reporter to cover Open Mike Fridays in "Steve Ericson"?

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

5. What is the name of the girl who Porscha Johnson beat up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is foreshadowed in Diondra's poem "Self-Portrait: A Poem for My Father"?

2. What secret is revealed in Raynard Patterson's poem?

3. What metaphors does Janelle use in the poem "The Door"?

4. What does Sheila say she wants to change her name to in "Sheila Gamberoni"? What is the reaction of the teacher and class?

5. How does Porscha learn to express herself in poetry through "A Letter to My Mother"?

6. What commentary does Tyrone contribute after the reading of "Private Puzzle"?

7. What do each of the poets contribute to the poem "News at Five"?

8. Who is Amy envious of in "Amy Moscowitz"? Who gives Amy advice about jealousy?

9. What does Mai Tren represent symbolically in the narrative?

10. What is Sheila caught doing by Wesley in "Sheila"? What is her reaction?

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