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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) Gloria Martinez.
(b) Diondra Jordan.
(c) Chankara Troupe.
(d) Tanisha Scott.

2. What is the name of Gloria's baby?
(a) Maria.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Angel.
(d) Selena.

3. What "infantile game" does Sterling say the guys at school are always trying to draw him into in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Butts up.
(b) The Dozens.
(c) Four square.
(d) Basketball.

4. How many more years of high school does Steve have to go in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) Half a year.
(d) 2.

5. What does Tyrone say the room sounded like after the reading of "What's in a Name"?
(a) A tomb.
(b) A dance hall.
(c) A cave.
(d) A library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poet does Tyrone say sounds a lot like rap in "Tyrone Bitting"?

2. In the poem "Inside," the author writes [I] "feel you poke me / with the sharp tip of your" what?

3. Janelle wishes she were tall and elegant like who, in "Janelle Battle"?

4. What setting is described in the poem "Ode to Stone"?

5. In "Private Puzzle," the author writes "But still I go on seeking an ____ slot to slip myself into."

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