1. 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 Manhattan Jazz Years.
(b) The Civil Rights Era.
(c) The Black Breakthrough.
(d) The Harlem Renaissance.

2. Who is the only person who knows that Diondra has been drawing since she was a child in "Diondra Jordan"?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Tanisha.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Gloria.

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

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

5. Janelle wishes she were tall and elegant like who, in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Diondra.
(d) Tanisha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a style of jazz characterized by fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity and improvisation based on the combination of harmonic structure and melody?

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

3. Where does Devon sneak off to when he tells his friends he's going to basketball practice in "Devon Hope"?

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

5. Who does Leslie refer to as "the one girl in class almost nobody knows anything about" in "Leslie Lucas"?

(see the answer key)

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