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

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

3. On what subject did Tanisha Scott ask Mr. Ward if she and two other girls could do a group project?
(a) The American Revolution.
(b) Women of the Harlem Renaissance.
(c) World War II.
(d) New York City history.

4. Who does Lupe say she broke up with last night in "Lupe"?
(a) Sterling.
(b) Raynard.
(c) Tyrone.
(d) Marco.

5. Where did Steve's dad's family move when he was Steve's age, causing him to stop playing in a band in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) Boston.
(b) Pittsburgh.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Binghamton.

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. What was Sterling's little brother suffering from when his mom prayed and he became better in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

3. What famous music hall and theater where many black musicians and comedians started their careers is mentioned in "Long Live Langston"?

4. What is the last comment about dreams in the poem "Doubtless"?

5. Who poured a cupful of honey on Sterling's new shoes in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

(see the answer key)

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