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

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

3. When was Langston Hughes born?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1894.
(d) 1915.

4. After reading his poem in class, Wesley is told by "Teach" that he still expects what from him in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) A perfect midterm.
(b) One hundred percent.
(c) Honesty.
(d) An essay.

5. Diondra says that her dad is not enthused about her artwork and wishes she'd do what instead, in "Diondra Jordan"?
(a) Play with her dolls.
(b) Go outside.
(c) Play basketball.
(d) Go to the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person who knows that Diondra has been drawing since she was a child in "Diondra Jordan"?

2. Who does Tyrone describe as "all hopped up about working on Broadway" in "Tyrone Bitting"?

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

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?

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

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