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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 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.

2. Diondra says that she likes drawing portraits in what medium in "Diondra Jordan"?
(a) Charcoal.
(b) Paint.
(c) Chalk.
(d) Watercolor.

3. In 1943, Langston Hughes began publishing stories about what character who was an everyday black man in Harlem and offered musings on topical issues of the day?
(a) Robert R. Average.
(b) Jesse B. Semple.
(c) Daniel P. Everybody.
(d) John Q. Public.

4. The author writes in "If" of planting what kind of roses "in your garden"?
(a) Thornless.
(b) Watercolor.
(c) Long stem.
(d) Red.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Diondra wishes she were as bold as who in "Diondra Jordan"?

2. Who does Leslie claim "has the reputation for being a little touched in the head" in "Leslie Lucas"?

3. In "Attendance," the author writes, "Can't hop on the subway / without thinkin' of" what?

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

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

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