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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 Janelle refer to herself as in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) "Full Figured Goddess."
(b) "Bootylicious."
(c) "Thighs 'R' Us."
(d) "250 Pounds of Heaven."

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

3. What "infantile game" does Sterling say the guys at school are always trying to draw him into in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Butts up.
(b) Basketball.
(c) The Dozens.
(d) Four square.

4. Who does Leslie claim "has the reputation for being a little touched in the head" in "Leslie Lucas"?
(a) Tyrone Bittings.
(b) Raul Ramirez.
(c) Porscha Johnson.
(d) Gloria Martinez.

5. What does Janelle daydream as her last name in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) Martin.
(b) Reynolds.
(c) Smith.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his commentary after the poem "The Door," Tyrone says the newspaper said the poetry was what in addition to "rich in positive messages"?

2. In his commentary after the poem "The Door," Tyrone says he was quoted in the newspaper saying "our poetry gives us" what?

3. What caused the death of Leslie's mother in "Leslie Lucas"?

4. What team does Devon say they are playing tonight in "Devon"?

5. What does the author say is the "key that lets you into me" in "The Door"?

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