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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 poet does Tyrone say sounds a lot like rap in "Tyrone Bitting"?
(a) Claude McKay.
(b) Dylan Thomas.
(c) Walt Whitman.
(d) Quincy Troupe.

2. In the poem "If," the author writes "If I stood on tiptoe / reached up and sculpted / mountains from ____ / would you laugh out loud?"
(a) Clay.
(b) Concrete.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Stars.

3. Wesley describes writing a poem about what poet in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) Gwendolyn Brooks.
(b) Jupiter Hammon.
(c) Langston Hughes.
(d) Maya Angelou.

4. Janelle wishes she had whose perfect complexion in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) Porscha's.
(b) Judianne's.
(c) Tanisha's.
(d) Sheila's.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Diondra says that her dad is not enthused about her artwork and wishes she'd do what instead, in "Diondra Jordan"?

4. In Tyrone's commentary following Diondra's poem "If," he says "If the sista read any faster, I'd be looking for her" what?

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

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