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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 was Sterling's little brother suffering from when his mom prayed and he became better in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) A broken leg.
(b) West Nile Virus.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Measles.

2. How old does the poet say he was when he looked to heaven in "Doubtless"?
(a) 15.
(b) 4.
(c) 11.
(d) 7.

3. Who wrote the 1937 novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?
(a) Margaret Mitchell.
(b) Zora Neale Hurston.
(c) Taylor Caldwell.
(d) Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

4. Who poured a cupful of honey on Sterling's new shoes in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Leon.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Raul.
(d) Devon.

5. After reading his poem in class, Wesley is told by "Teach" that he still expects what from him in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) Honesty.
(b) An essay.
(c) One hundred percent.
(d) A perfect midterm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is Diondra Jordan?

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

3. What is one thing "these ladies know how to do" according to Tyrone in his commentary of "El Noche"?

4. Where does Steve hope to attend college in "Steve Ericson"?

5. What is the name of Gloria's baby?

(see the answer key)

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