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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Devon, p. 82 to Tyrone, p. 101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1943, Langston Hughes began publishing stories about what character who was an everyday black man in Harlem and offered musings on topical issues of the day?
(a) Daniel P. Everybody.
(b) John Q. Public.
(c) Jesse B. Semple.
(d) Robert R. Average.

2. Tyrone says that his dad didn't make it to what age because he was killed in a drive-by shooting in "Tyrone Bitting"?
(a) 30.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 27.

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

4. Who does Judianne say she has "a thing for" in "Judianne Alexander"?
(a) Raynard.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Steve.
(d) Wesley.

5. In "Attendance," the author writes, "We are all here, / Leslie and Bad Boy, Lupe and" who?
(a) Steve.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Sterling.
(d) Raul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sterling play every Sunday in church in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

3. What famous music hall and theater where many black musicians and comedians started their careers is mentioned in "Long Live Langston"?

4. Who does Devon claim is a "gangsta in sheep's clothing" in "Devon Hope"?

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

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