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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sheila, p. 133 to Tyrone, p. 145.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Sterling's little brother suffering from when his mom prayed and he became better in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Measles.
(b) West Nile Virus.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) A broken leg.

2. In the poem "The Door," the author writes that she's been busy carving a door of what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Hope.
(c) Words.
(d) Wonder.

3. What basketball team member brushes Devon off when he suggests he read poetry in "Devon"?
(a) Mike.
(b) Brad.
(c) Jim.
(d) Tom.

4. What caused the death of Leslie's mother in "Leslie Lucas"?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) AIDS.
(d) Gunfire.

5. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?
(a) A frog.
(b) A tree.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A coconut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "God's Trombones"?

2. Who poured a cupful of honey on Sterling's new shoes in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

3. Leslie says in "Leslie Lucas" that if it weren't for her mom dying, she'd be back where with her friends?

4. Who does Judianne say every boy in school has a crush on in "Judianne Alexander"?

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

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