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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sterling say he wants to be in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

2. In "Attendance," the author writes, "Can't hop on the subway / without thinkin' of" what?

3. Who does Judianne say she has "a thing for" in "Judianne Alexander"?

4. What famous music hall and theater where many black musicians and comedians started their careers is mentioned in "Long Live Langston"?

5. What intersection in Harlem is described in "Long Live Langston"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gloria describe her life in "Gloria Martinez"?

2. How does Judianne describe herself in "Judianne Alexander"?

3. What project does Tanisha ask Mr. Ward about in "Tanisha Scott"? What does her poem describe?

4. Who does Janelle have a crush on? How does she compare herself to this individual in "Janelle Battle"?

5. How does Janelle feel about performing poetry? What takes place when the students perform?

6. How does Tanisha describe herself in "Tanisha Scott"?

7. How does Diondra feel when her artwork is exposed in "Diondra"?

8. How does Wesley describe Tyrone in "Wesley 'Bad Boy' Boone"?

9. How does Tyrone describe his life in "Tyrone Bittings"?

10. What is described in the poem "D-Train"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Leslie in the narrative. How is Leslie different from the other characters? What motivates her?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and discuss metaphor and simile in the poems "Bruised Love" and "Zorro." What do the metaphors achieve?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the characters of Wesley and Tyrone and discuss the narrative style of the novel. How does the author distinguish between the different voices in the narrative?

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