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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Janelle Battle, p. 46 to Tyrone, p. 64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author describes painting a ribbon of what "on your windowsill" in "If"?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Night.

2. 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 hip-hop star.
(b) A basketball player.
(c) A football player.
(d) A doctor.

3. What refers to a famous time period in American history in which black writers, artists and musicians showcased their work in New York City?
(a) The Civil Rights Era.
(b) The Manhattan Jazz Years.
(c) The Harlem Renaissance.
(d) The Black Breakthrough.

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

5. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?
(a) A coconut.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A frog.
(d) A tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wesley says in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone" that if his friend "drops out and gets a J.O.B., he won't have any time to work on" what?

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

3. What does Janelle daydream as her last name in "Janelle Battle"?

4. How tall is Diondra Jordan?

5. Who does Devon say "hardly speaks, and he never hangs with any of the brothers I know" in "Devon Hope"?

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