1. Who does Judianne say every boy in school has a crush on in "Judianne Alexander"?
(a) Diondra Jordan.
(b) Chankara Troupe.
(c) Gloria Martinez.
(d) Tanisha Scott.

2. In the poem "Mirror, Mirror," the author describes who meeting in the mirror?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Sisters.
(d) Enemies.

3. Who does Lupe say she broke up with last night in "Lupe"?
(a) Tyrone.
(b) Marco.
(c) Sterling.
(d) Raynard.

4. Who does Judianne say she has "a thing for" in "Judianne Alexander"?
(a) Raynard.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Wesley.
(d) Steve.

5. Amy claims her name is like her how in "Amy Moscowitz"?
(a) Chubby.
(b) Plain.
(c) Petite.
(d) Difficult.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Amy get sick with and have to go to the hospital for two years ago in "Amy Moscowitz"?

3. What did Diondra slip a drawing of into her dad's easy chair before leaving for school in "Diondra"?

4. In the poem "The Door," the author asks if the reader's heart is like what, too?

5. What intersection in Harlem is described in "Long Live Langston"?

(see the answer key)

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