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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 Sheila write must love puzzles in "Private Puzzle"?
(a) The president.
(b) God.
(c) Bankers.
(d) Inmates.

2. How many brothers does Sterling S. Hughes have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

3. Where did Steve's dad's family move when he was Steve's age, causing him to stop playing in a band in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Binghamton.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Boston.

4. What does Tanisha say she once washed her hair with in order to have afros like her cousins in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) Paint thinner.
(b) Detergent.
(c) Hydrogen peroxide.
(d) Bleach.

5. Tyrone says that his dad didn't make it to what age because he was killed in a drive-by shooting in "Tyrone Bitting"?
(a) 27.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Lupe a note to ask if she's okay in "Lupe"?

2. In Tyrone's commentary following Diondra's poem "If," he says "If the sista read any faster, I'd be looking for her" what?

3. What is the last comment about dreams in the poem "Doubtless"?

4. Who poured a cupful of honey on Sterling's new shoes in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

5. Diondra wishes she were as bold as who in "Diondra Jordan"?

(see the answer key)

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