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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 does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A frog.
(c) A tree.
(d) A coconut.

2. What newspaper does Steve say is sending a reporter to cover Open Mike Fridays in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) The National Enquirer.
(b) The New York Post.
(c) The Bronx Insider.
(d) The New York Times.

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

4. What does Sterling play every Sunday in church in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Bagpipes.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Organ.

5. Janelle wishes she had whose perfect complexion in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) Sheila's.
(b) Porscha's.
(c) Judianne's.
(d) Tanisha's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tanisha say she once washed her hair with in order to have afros like her cousins in "Tanisha Scott"?

2. What professional poet has Mr. Ward invited to read at the next Open Night Friday in "Steve Ericson"?

3. Who is listed as the author of "What's in a Name"?

4. Who catches Sheila's eye and shakes her head before going back to a drawing in "Sheila Gamberoni"?

5. Tanisha claims that she's so tired of people making a big deal over her good what in "Tanisha Scott"?

(see the answer key)

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