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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Steve Ericson, p. 114 to News at Five, p. 132.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Ska.
(b) Reggae.
(c) Gospel.
(d) Bebop.

2. What name does Devon claim everyone calls him in "Devon Hope"?
(a) Jump Shot.
(b) Hail Mary.
(c) Penalty Shot.
(d) Free Throw.

3. Who does Devon say "hardly speaks, and he never hangs with any of the brothers I know" in "Devon Hope"?
(a) Raynard.
(b) Sterling.
(c) Tyrone.
(d) Wesley.

4. What does Raynard say is his mother's favorite saying in "Raynard Patterson"?
(a) "Finish what you start."
(b) "Like a knife through butter."
(c) "Rise and shine."
(d) "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."

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 is Lupe's last name?

2. Who "tries to act like he's not even interested in school, like there's no point in studying hard, or dreaming about tomorrow, or bothering to graduate" in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?

3. What does Devon write is "the only box I belong in" in the poem "BlacK Box"?

4. In "Wesley Bad Boy Boone," Wesley says he has the longest list of excuses for missing what?

5. Who sends Lupe a note to ask if she's okay in "Lupe"?

(see the answer key)

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