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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Diondra Jordan p. 24 to Tyrone, p. 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) Concrete.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Stars.
(d) Clay.

3. In "Wesley Bad Boy Boone," Wesley says he has the longest list of excuses for missing what?
(a) Money.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) Homework.
(d) School.

4. What has long been something of an "outsider" art form that exists somewhere outside the mainstream, having been conceived in the 1920s by African-Americans?
(a) Gospel pottery.
(b) Reggae sculpture.
(c) Blues haiku.
(d) Jazz poetry.

5. How tall is Diondra Jordan?
(a) 6'.
(b) 6'2".
(c) 5'6".
(d) 5'9".

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What refers to a famous time period in American history in which black writers, artists and musicians showcased their work in New York City?

5. What name does Devon claim everyone calls him in "Devon Hope"?

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