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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What newspaper does Steve say is sending a reporter to cover Open Mike Fridays in "Steve Ericson"?
(a) The National Enquirer.
(b) The New York Post.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Bronx Insider.

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

3. What does Raynard say has always come easier for him than words in "Raynard Patterson"?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Music.
(c) Violence.
(d) Poetry.

4. Who does Tyrone say got into the paper in his commentary after the poem "The Door"?
(a) Diondra.
(b) Porscha.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Janelle.

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

6. In his commentary on "Ode to Stone," Tyrone says "Man! That girl is as cold as" what?
(a) "The ice in my freezer."
(b) "The arctic tundra."
(c) "The snow on the ground."
(d) "A canadian winter."

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

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

9. What does the author of write in the final line after "P.S." in "A Letter to my Mother"?
(a) "Forever is such a long time."
(b) "Good-bye."
(c) "Have a happy life."
(d) "You will never see me again."

10. In "Private Puzzle," the author writes "But still I go on seeking an ____ slot to slip myself into."
(a) Secret.
(b) Angular.
(c) Dark.
(d) Invisible.

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

12. In "Self-Portrait: A Poem for my Father," the author writes "Love is not me being who" what?
(a) "Everyone remembers."
(b) "I wish to be."
(c) "The world wants."
(d) "You want."

13. Who yells "Y'all got me to thank! Remember that!" for Open Mike Fridays in the assembly at the end of the school year?
(a) Raynard.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Tyrone.
(d) Devon.

14. What does the poet write "is not a crime" in the poem "Doubtless"?
(a) Skateboarding.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Love.
(d) Joy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Steve's dad say the family was moving to in "Steve Ericson"?

2. What did Diondra slip a drawing of into her dad's easy chair before leaving for school in "Diondra"?

3. Who does Tyrone refer to as "skinny, bleach-blond" in "Tyrone"?

4. What is the name of the girl who Porscha Johnson beat up?

5. Who does Amy say thinks she's so tough she doesn't need anyone in "Amy Moscowitz"?

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