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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Janelle Battle, p. 46 to Tyrone, p. 64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book does Janelle slip onto Devon's desk in "Devon Hope"?
(a) The Panther & the Lash.
(b) The Rose That Grew From Concrete.
(c) The Holy Bible.
(d) The Jungle Book.

2. In "Attendance," the author writes, "We are all here, / Leslie and Bad Boy, Lupe and" who?
(a) Tyrone.
(b) Sterling.
(c) Steve.
(d) Raul.

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

4. What caused the death of Porscha Johnson's mother in the narrative?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Drive-by shooting.
(c) Stabbing.
(d) Drug overdose.

5. What is the name of the English teacher who encourages the students in the book?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Ward.
(c) Mr. Jones.
(d) Mr. Boone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?

2. Who "believes in praying for everybody and giving them the benefit of the doubt" according to Devon in "Devon Hope"?

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

4. What refers to a style of jazz characterized by fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity and improvisation based on the combination of harmonic structure and melody?

5. Who does Devon claim is a "gangsta in sheep's clothing" in "Devon Hope"?

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