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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sister does Lupe say she'll miss when she goes away to college in "Lupe"?
(a) Patricia.
(b) Christina.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Maria.

3. How old is the person who asked Janelle to marry him in "Janelle"?
(a) 8.
(b) 18.
(c) 22.
(d) 12.

4. Who does Tyrone refer to as "skinny, bleach-blond" in "Tyrone"?
(a) Sterling.
(b) Leslie.
(c) Steve.
(d) Diondra.

5. Who does Porscha refer to as "Miss Shyness herself" in "Porscha Johnson"?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Amy.
(c) Janelle.
(d) Lupe.

6. Where was author Nikki Grimes born?
(a) Harlem, New York.
(b) Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
(c) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(d) Boston, Massachusets.

7. Who is Raynard Patterson's cousin?
(a) Amy.
(b) Sterling.
(c) Tyrone.
(d) Gloria.

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

9. Porscha says that it's amazing how easy it is to get what in "Porscha Johnson"?
(a) A bad reputation.
(b) A car loan.
(c) Unhealthy food.
(d) Drugs.

10. What did Diondra's father find laying out last night in "Diondra"?
(a) Old photographs.
(b) Newspaper clippings.
(c) Art school brochures.
(d) Yurt catalogs.

11. Steve says that his mom still can't get past his wearing what in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) A watch.
(b) An earring.
(c) A suit.
(d) A tie.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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"?

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

3. What color hair does Sheila Gamberoni have?

4. Who tells Steve ""Maybe your father's dream wasn't really in his heart. If a dream is in your heart, you never lose it" in "Steve Ericson"?

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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