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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. When was Langston Hughes born?

2. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?

3. What does Devon write is "the only box I belong in" in the poem "BlacK Box"?

4. Who does Sterling say has some direction in his life even if he "sounds like a thug in training" in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

5. What color eyes does Tanisha Scott have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What similarities do Devon and Tanisha share?

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

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

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

5. Who does Janelle have a crush on? How does she compare herself to this individual in "Janelle Battle"?

6. What motivations drive the character of Raul?

7. Who notices Devon's secret passion in "Devon Hope"? What does she do about it?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the symbolism and themes in the poem "Mirror, Mirror." How is mirror imagery used in both the poem and in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and analyze symbolism in the poem "Brown Hands." How does symbolism relate to a poem's themes?

Essay Topic 3

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

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