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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. Who does Tyrone say he had "figured him for a lightweight do-gooder who would last about five minutes in this neighborhood"?
(a) Mr. Ward.
(b) Steve.
(c) Wesley.
(d) Raynard.

2. What caused the death of Porscha Johnson's mother in the narrative?
(a) Drug overdose.
(b) Stabbing.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Drive-by shooting.

3. What is the name of the cousin Tanisha describes in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Kiara.
(c) Halle.
(d) Faith.

4. 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?
(a) His songs.
(b) His car.
(c) His painting.
(d) His degree.

5. 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) Books on tape.
(c) X-ray glasses.
(d) Supergirl cape.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Gloria's baby?

3. Diondra wishes she were as bold as who in "Diondra Jordan"?

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

5. Who does Sterling say has some direction in his life even if he "sounds like a thug in training" in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

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