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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. Who does Leslie refer to as "the one girl in class almost nobody knows anything about" in "Leslie Lucas"?

2. When was Langston Hughes born?

3. What does Wesley say his friend wants to be, but doesn't think he'll live long enough to achieve it in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?

4. Janelle wishes she had whose perfect complexion in "Janelle Battle"?

5. Who poured a cupful of honey on Sterling's new shoes in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What motivations drive the character of Raul?

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

5. How does Lupe describe her home life in "Lupe"? What is the poem "Brown Hands" about?

6. What led up to the friendship between Leslie and Porscha in the narrative?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the unique role of Tyrone in the narrative. Why is Tyrone the only character who has commentary after each reading? How does his commentary serve the narrative?

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