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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 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) Jazz poetry.
(b) Reggae sculpture.
(c) Gospel pottery.
(d) Blues haiku.

2. Who "tries to act like he's not even interested in school, like there's no point in studying hard, or dreaming about tomorrow, or bothering to graduate" in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) Wesley.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Raul.
(d) Sterling.

3. In the poem "Mirror, Mirror," the author describes who meeting in the mirror?
(a) Sisters.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Brothers.

4. 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) Truthful.
(b) Authentic.
(c) Mezmerizing.
(d) Energetic.

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) 30.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Steve hope to attend college in "Steve Ericson"?

3. After reading his poem in class, Wesley is told by "Teach" that he still expects what from him in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?

4. What does Janelle refer to herself as in "Janelle Battle"?

5. In "Attendance," the author writes, "We are all here, / Leslie and Bad Boy, Lupe and" who?

(see the answer key)

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