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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lupe, p. 65 to Tyrone, p. 81.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tanisha say Tyrone calls her in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) "Dark chocolate."
(b) "Caramel cutie."
(c) "Sweet pea."
(d) "Honey bear."

2. What is the name of Gloria's baby?
(a) Selena.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Maria.
(d) Angel.

3. What is the buoy called in the poem "Common Ground"?
(a) Love.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Pride.
(d) Friendship.

4. What does Janelle say the kids call her behind her back in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) "The Jiggle Queen."
(b) "Shamu the Whale."
(c) "Muffin Top."
(d) "Battle of the Bulge."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Leslie say she grew up in "Leslie Lucas"?

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

3. How tall is Diondra Jordan?

4. What refers to a famous time period in American history in which black writers, artists and musicians showcased their work in New York City?

5. Who wrote the 1937 novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

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