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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. What caused the death of Porscha Johnson's mother in the narrative?

2. What does Sterling say everyone calls him in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

3. Who "believes in praying for everybody and giving them the benefit of the doubt" according to Devon in "Devon Hope"?

4. The author describes painting a ribbon of what "on your windowsill" in "If"?

5. What intersection in Harlem is described in "Long Live Langston"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What interaction do Janelle and Judianne have in the bathroom in "Janelle"?

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

3. How does Tyrone describe his life in "Tyrone Bittings"?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Wesley describe Tyrone in "Wesley 'Bad Boy' Boone"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the imagery, structure and themes of "Black Box." How does the theme of judgment apply to the poem and to the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the metaphor and symbolism in the poem "Cocoon." How does this poem relate to the character of Janelle?

Essay Topic 3

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

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