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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Porscha Johnson, p. 157 to Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what subject did Tanisha Scott ask Mr. Ward if she and two other girls could do a group project?
(a) The American Revolution.
(b) Women of the Harlem Renaissance.
(c) World War II.
(d) New York City history.

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

3. In the poem "The Door," the author writes that she's been busy carving a door of what?
(a) Wonder.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Words.
(d) Hope.

4. Who does Tyrone say is right in thinking something is wrong with Sheila in "Tyrone"?
(a) Wesley.
(b) Judianne.
(c) Raul.
(d) Mr. Ward.

5. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?
(a) A coconut.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A tree.
(d) A frog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the buoy called in the poem "Common Ground"?

2. What is the last line of "The Door"?

3. Who did Lupe have her first date with over the weekend in "Lupe"?

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

5. Whose walk does Sheila attempt to imitate in "Sheila"?

(see the answer key)

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