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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What book does Janelle slip onto Devon's desk in "Devon Hope"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Diondra feel when her artwork is exposed in "Diondra"?

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

5. What do Janelle and Judianne represent archetypically in the narrative? How are they alike?

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

7. What led to Chankara's bruises in "Chankara Troupe"?

8. What inner self does Diondra reveal in "Diondra Jordan"? What is her first poem about?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the rhyme and meter of "If" and "Bronx Masquerade." Do the poems have a set structure or are they free-form? What effect do the structures have?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the metaphors, similes and structural elements in the poem "Inside." What metaphor does Janelle use to describe her body?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the Harlem Renaissance. How does this era inspire the characters of "Bronx Masquerade"?

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