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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. 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"?
(a) A basketball player.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A football player.
(d) A hip-hop star.

2. In "Attendance," the author writes, "Can't hop on the subway / without thinkin' of" what?
(a) Denver.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Atlanta.

3. Who does Tyrone describe as "all hopped up about working on Broadway" in "Tyrone Bitting"?
(a) John.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Dave.
(d) Steve.

4. What is the name of the English teacher who encourages the students in the book?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Boone.
(c) Mr. Jones.
(d) Mr. Ward.

5. What famous music hall and theater where many black musicians and comedians started their careers is mentioned in "Long Live Langston"?
(a) The Apollo.
(b) Broadway Theatre.
(c) Ford's Theatre.
(d) Chicago Theatre.

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading his poem in class, Wesley is told by "Teach" that he still expects what from him in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?

2. Who "tries to act like he's not even interested in school, like there's no point in studying hard, or dreaming about tomorrow, or bothering to graduate" in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?

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

4. When was Langston Hughes born?

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

(see the answer key)

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