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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sheila, p. 133 to Tyrone, p. 145.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Judianne say every boy in school has a crush on in "Judianne Alexander"?
(a) Diondra Jordan.
(b) Gloria Martinez.
(c) Chankara Troupe.
(d) Tanisha Scott.

2. What is the last line of "The Door"?
(a) "Peel away."
(b) "Happy times."
(c) "Different on the other side."
(d) "Away with the wind."

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

4. What does Sterling say everyone calls him in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Pope.
(b) Saint.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Reverand.

5. What does Devon write is "the only box I belong in" in the poem "BlacK Box"?
(a) "My body."
(b) "Human."
(c) "New Yorker."
(d) "American."

Short Answer Questions

1. What musical instrument did Steve's dad play when he was Steve's age, in "Steve Ericson"?

2. The author writes in "If" of planting what kind of roses "in your garden"?

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

4. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?

5. What color hair does Sheila Gamberoni have?

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