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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. Devon says that he feels like he's trying to break out of a box that says what, in "Devon"?
(a) "Thug."
(b) "Poor kid."
(c) "Dumb jock."
(d) "Skinny nerd."

2. How many brothers does Sterling S. Hughes have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

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

4. How long ago did Steve's dad announce the family was moving in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 9 days.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 4 months.

5. The author describes painting a ribbon of what "on your windowsill" in "If"?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Night.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Ode to Stone," the author writes "Let me be _____ / and I promise / I'll show you how to take / a shellacking."

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

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

4. Who does Leslie claim "has the reputation for being a little touched in the head" in "Leslie Lucas"?

5. Who is Raynard Patterson's cousin?

(see the answer key)

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