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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his commentary after the poem "The Door," Tyrone says he was quoted in the newspaper saying "our poetry gives us" what?
(a) Voice.
(b) Opportunity.
(c) Peace.
(d) Release.

2. In the poem "Imagine," the author writes of "Papi's laughter tinkling in my" what age ears?
(a) "Five-year-old."
(b) "Twelve-year-old."
(c) "Ten-year-old."
(d) "Eight-year-old."

3. What setting is described in the poem "Ode to Stone"?
(a) Paris.
(b) Coney Island.
(c) Far Rockaway.
(d) San Francisco.

4. What does Porscha say she's doing as soon as she turns twenty-one in "Porscha Johnson"?
(a) Moving out of state.
(b) Getting a new car.
(c) Changing her name.
(d) Getting a new job.

5. In "A Letter to my Mother," the author writes of her mother having what in her arm?
(a) A hypodermic needle.
(b) An infection.
(c) A sliver.
(d) A knife.

6. What musical instrument did Steve's dad play when he was Steve's age, in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) Drums.
(b) Piano.
(c) Tuba.
(d) Harmonica.

7. What does Raynard say is his mother's favorite saying in "Raynard Patterson"?
(a) "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
(b) "Like a knife through butter."
(c) "Rise and shine."
(d) "Finish what you start."

8. What is the name of the girl who Porscha Johnson beat up?
(a) Charmayne.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Angelina.

9. Who is always the first one to read his poetry on Open Mike Fridays if given the chance, according to Porscha in "Porscha Johnson"?
(a) Tyrone.
(b) Devon.
(c) Sterling.
(d) Raynard.

10. In the poem "Imagine," the author writes of "yesterday's sunset dripping" what kind of light?
(a) Irridescent.
(b) Mango.
(c) Ultraviolet.
(d) Tangerine.

11. What does the author imagine behind her eye in the poem "Imagine"?
(a) The universe.
(b) Her brain.
(c) Computer circuitry.
(d) Memories.

12. What does Tyrone say Mr. Ward gave each of the students in the class in "Tyrone"?
(a) A book of their work.
(b) A postcard.
(c) A gift certificate.
(d) A bible.

13. Where did Steve's dad say the family was moving to in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) Greenly Village.
(b) Yorktown Heights.
(c) Oak Park.
(d) Rogersville.

14. What does Amy say her religious beliefs are in "Amy Moscowitz"?
(a) Christian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Atheist.

15. What is the name of Lupe's niece whom she adores?
(a) Sara.
(b) Rosa.
(c) Maria.
(d) Angelica.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Janelle work as a tutor in "Janelle"?

3. Lupe think that she wants to be what when she finishes school in "Lupe"?

4. Where did Lupe go on her date over the weekend in "Lupe"?

5. Who yells "Y'all got me to thank! Remember that!" for Open Mike Fridays in the assembly at the end of the school year?

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