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

2. Who tells Lupe that she envies her in "Lupe"?
(a) Christina.
(b) Angel.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Porscha.

3. What does Tyrone say the room sounded like after the reading of "What's in a Name"?
(a) A dance hall.
(b) A library.
(c) A cave.
(d) A tomb.

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

5. Who does Porscha say tells her she has to learn to let people in in "Porscha Johnson"?
(a) Leslie.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Chankara.
(d) Mr. Ward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What professional poet has Mr. Ward invited to read at the next Open Night Friday in "Steve Ericson"?

2. Who did Lupe have her first date with over the weekend in "Lupe"?

3. Who does Porscha refer to as "Miss Shyness herself" in "Porscha Johnson"?

4. What does the author of write in the final line after "P.S." in "A Letter to my Mother"?

5. Sheila says that if anybody had to catch her, she's glad it was who in "Sheila"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret is revealed in Raynard Patterson's poem?

2. From whose perspective is the "Epilogue" written? How is she described?

3. Why does Amy say she became tough in "Amy Moscowitz"?

4. How does Porscha describe gaining her reputation in "Porscha Johnson"?

5. Who is Amy envious of in "Amy Moscowitz"? Who gives Amy advice about jealousy?

6. What is Amy's greatest fear? How does she describe this metaphorically in "Ode to Stone"?

7. What does Mai Tren represent symbolically in the narrative?

8. What commentary does Tyrone contribute after the reading of "Private Puzzle"?

9. How does Sheila explain her desire to change her name in "Sheila Gamberoni" and her poem?

10. How has Janelle's self esteem changed in the narrative before she reads "The Door"?

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