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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused the death of Porscha Johnson's mother in the narrative?
(a) Stabbing.
(b) Drug overdose.
(c) Drive-by shooting.
(d) Suicide.

2. What name does Devon claim everyone calls him in "Devon Hope"?
(a) Jump Shot.
(b) Free Throw.
(c) Hail Mary.
(d) Penalty Shot.

3. What is one thing "these ladies know how to do" according to Tyrone in his commentary of "El Noche"?
(a) Be spiteful and mean.
(b) Be sassy and confrontational.
(c) Be warm and tender.
(d) Be soft and strong.

4. Who does Tanisha elect to draw portraits for a group project in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) Diondra.
(b) Janelle.
(c) Lupe.
(d) Gloria.

5. Whose poem does Janelle say she cannot get out of her head in "Janelle"?
(a) Judianne's.
(b) Tanisha's.
(c) Porscha's.
(d) Sheila's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Janelle daydream as her last name in "Janelle Battle"?

3. Who wrote "Preface to a Twenty Volume Suicide"?

4. What is the name of the English teacher who encourages the students in the book?

5. Who does Tyrone say he had "figured him for a lightweight do-gooder who would last about five minutes in this neighborhood"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of "Bronx Masquerade"? What story is related through the narrative?

2. How does Tanisha describe herself in "Tanisha Scott"?

3. How does Judianne describe herself in "Judianne Alexander"?

4. How does Janelle feel about performing poetry? What takes place when the students perform?

5. How do Wesley's actions contribute to the establishment of Open Mike Fridays?

6. What inspires Devon to become open about his passions in "Devon"?

7. What similarities do Devon and Tanisha share?

8. How does Gloria describe her life in "Gloria Martinez"?

9. What project does Tanisha ask Mr. Ward about in "Tanisha Scott"? What does her poem describe?

10. Who does Lupe call after breaking up with her boyfriend in "Lupe"? What do they discuss?

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