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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 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) Jazz poetry.
(b) Reggae sculpture.
(c) Blues haiku.
(d) Gospel pottery.

2. Who "believes in praying for everybody and giving them the benefit of the doubt" according to Devon in "Devon Hope"?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Sterling.
(d) Leslie.

3. 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"?
(a) Raul.
(b) Sterling.
(c) Tyrone.
(d) Wesley.

4. Diondra wishes she were as bold as who in "Diondra Jordan"?
(a) Earl.
(b) Steve.
(c) Charles.
(d) Raul.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tyrone says that his dad didn't make it to what age because he was killed in a drive-by shooting in "Tyrone Bitting"?

2. In "Attendance," the author writes, "We are all here, / Leslie and Bad Boy, Lupe and" who?

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

4. 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"?

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

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