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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. What name does Devon claim everyone calls him in "Devon Hope"?
(a) Penalty Shot.
(b) Jump Shot.
(c) Free Throw.
(d) Hail Mary.

2. In his commentary after the poem "The Door," Tyrone says the newspaper said the poetry was what in addition to "rich in positive messages"?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Authentic.
(c) Mezmerizing.
(d) Truthful.

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

4. What has long been something of an "outsider" art form that exists somewhere outside the mainstream, having been conceived in the 1920s by African-Americans?
(a) Gospel pottery.
(b) Reggae sculpture.
(c) Blues haiku.
(d) Jazz poetry.

5. In "Attendance," the author writes, "We are all here, / Leslie and Bad Boy, Lupe and" who?
(a) Steve.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Sterling.
(d) Raul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In his commentary after the poem "The Door," Tyrone says he was quoted in the newspaper saying "our poetry gives us" what?

3. With what other girls did Tanisha Scott ask Mr. Ward if they could do a group project?

4. What does Devon write is "the only box I belong in" in the poem "BlacK Box"?

5. Who is the only person who knows that Diondra has been drawing since she was a child in "Diondra Jordan"?

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