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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) Lauryn Hill.
(b) Queen Latifah.
(c) Beyonce.
(d) Janet Jackson.

2. In his commentary on "Ode to Stone," Tyrone says "Man! That girl is as cold as" what?
(a) "The arctic tundra."
(b) "The snow on the ground."
(c) "The ice in my freezer."
(d) "A canadian winter."

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

4. What does the "S." in "Sterling S. Hughes" stand for?
(a) Steven.
(b) Samson.
(c) Sanford.
(d) Samuel.

5. In Tyrone's commentary following Diondra's poem "If," he says "If the sista read any faster, I'd be looking for her" what?
(a) Source of powers.
(b) Supergirl cape.
(c) Books on tape.
(d) X-ray glasses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tanisha say Tyrone calls her in "Tanisha Scott"?

3. What is the name of the English teacher who encourages the students in the book?

4. What does Sheila want to change her name to in "Sheila Gamberoni"?

5. What "infantile game" does Sterling say the guys at school are always trying to draw him into in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

(see the answer key)

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