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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) Drive-by shooting.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Drug overdose.
(d) Stabbing.

2. How many brothers does Sterling S. Hughes have?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

3. What is the name of the cousin Tanisha describes in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) Halle.
(b) Kiara.
(c) Faith.
(d) Rebecca.

4. Wesley describes writing a poem about what poet in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) Jupiter Hammon.
(b) Langston Hughes.
(c) Gwendolyn Brooks.
(d) Maya Angelou.

5. What is the name of the English teacher who encourages the students in the book?
(a) Mr. Jones.
(b) Mr. Ward.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mr. Boone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What church does Sterling say he attends in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

2. The author writes in "If" of planting what kind of roses "in your garden"?

3. Where does Leslie say she grew up in "Leslie Lucas"?

4. What refers to a famous time period in American history in which black writers, artists and musicians showcased their work in New York City?

5. Who does Tyrone describe as "all hopped up about working on Broadway" in "Tyrone Bitting"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sterling describe himself in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

2. What is described in the poem "D-Train"?

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

4. How is Sterling different from the other characters in the narrative?

5. What motivations drive the character of Raul?

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

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

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

9. How does Leslie describe her life in "Leslie Lucas"? Why doesn't she feel she fits in?

10. How is mirror imagery used symbolically in the narrative?

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