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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. In "Leslie Lucas," Leslie claims she likes Sheryl Crow while the other kids at her school like who?
(a) Queen Latifah.
(b) Lauryn Hill.
(c) Janet Jackson.
(d) Beyonce.

2. With what other girls did Tanisha Scott ask Mr. Ward if they could do a group project?
(a) Lupe and Chankara.
(b) Diondra and Janelle.
(c) Chankara and Porscha.
(d) Porscha and Amy.

3. What team does Devon say they are playing tonight in "Devon"?
(a) Bronx Science.
(b) Camden.
(c) St. Mary's.
(d) Cherry Hill.

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

5. How tall is Diondra Jordan?
(a) 5'6".
(b) 6'2".
(c) 5'9".
(d) 6'.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wrote "Preface to a Twenty Volume Suicide"?

3. In "Attendance," the author writes, "Can't hop on the subway / without thinkin' of" what?

4. What does Raynard say is his mother's favorite saying in "Raynard Patterson"?

5. What does Sterling say he wants to be in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

(see the answer key)

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