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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 writes in "If" of planting what kind of roses "in your garden"?
(a) Thornless.
(b) Red.
(c) Long stem.
(d) Watercolor.

2. In Tyrone's commentary following Diondra's poem "If," he says "If the sista read any faster, I'd be looking for her" what?
(a) Source of powers.
(b) X-ray glasses.
(c) Books on tape.
(d) Supergirl cape.

3. What does Janelle refer to herself as in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) "Bootylicious."
(b) "Full Figured Goddess."
(c) "Thighs 'R' Us."
(d) "250 Pounds of Heaven."

4. Wesley describes writing a poem about what poet in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) Gwendolyn Brooks.
(b) Maya Angelou.
(c) Jupiter Hammon.
(d) Langston Hughes.

5. What caused the death of Leslie's mother in "Leslie Lucas"?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Gunfire.
(c) Heart disease.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author describes painting a ribbon of what "on your windowsill" in "If"?

3. How tall is Diondra Jordan?

4. Leslie says in "Leslie Lucas" that if it weren't for her mom dying, she'd be back where with her friends?

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

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