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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lupe, p. 146 to Tyrone, p. 156.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Self-Portrait: A Poem for my Father," the author writes that she is what?
(a) Singing.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Flying.
(d) Dancing.

2. What does the poet write "is not a crime" in the poem "Doubtless"?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Skateboarding.
(c) Love.
(d) Joy.

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

4. What musical instrument did Steve's dad play when he was Steve's age, in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) Harmonica.
(b) Piano.
(c) Drums.
(d) Tuba.

5. What is Lupe's last name?
(a) Rodriguez.
(b) Algarin.
(c) Ramos.
(d) Diaz.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Wesley say his friend wants to be, but doesn't think he'll live long enough to achieve it in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?

3. Where did Steve's dad say the family was moving to in "Steve Ericson"?

4. In the poem "The Door," the author writes that she's been busy carving a door of what?

5. Whose poem does Janelle say she cannot get out of her head in "Janelle"?

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