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

2. Who does Judianne say she has "a thing for" in "Judianne Alexander"?
(a) Tyrone.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Raynard.
(d) Steve.

3. Who does Leslie refer to as "the one girl in class almost nobody knows anything about" in "Leslie Lucas"?
(a) Porscha Johnson.
(b) Sheila Gamberoni.
(c) Amy Moscowitz.
(d) Diondra Jordan.

4. Whose daughter does Amy envy in "Amy Moscowitz"?
(a) Mr. Smith's.
(b) Mr. Ward's.
(c) Mr. Diaz's.
(d) Mr.Johnson's.

5. Whose eye does Devon describe catching in the cafeteria line in "Devon"?
(a) Chankara's.
(b) Sheila's.
(c) Diondra's.
(d) Tanisha's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tyrone say he had "figured him for a lightweight do-gooder who would last about five minutes in this neighborhood"?

2. How many brothers does Sterling S. Hughes have?

3. Leslie says in "Leslie Lucas" that if it weren't for her mom dying, she'd be back where with her friends?

4. What does Sterling play every Sunday in church in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

5. What refers to a famous time period in American history in which black writers, artists and musicians showcased their work in New York City?

(see the answer key)

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