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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 does Devon write is "the only box I belong in" in the poem "BlacK Box"?
(a) "New Yorker."
(b) "American."
(c) "Human."
(d) "My body."

2. Who does Tyrone say he had "figured him for a lightweight do-gooder who would last about five minutes in this neighborhood"?
(a) Mr. Ward.
(b) Raynard.
(c) Steve.
(d) Wesley.

3. What is the buoy called in the poem "Common Ground"?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Pride.
(d) Love.

4. What does Sterling play every Sunday in church in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Bagpipes.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Organ.
(d) Trumpet.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the only classmate Tyrone says got a closeup in the paper in the commentary after the poem "The Door"?

4. What does Janelle say the kids call her behind her back in "Janelle Battle"?

5. Whose eye does Devon describe catching in the cafeteria line in "Devon"?

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