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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 Devon sneak off to when he tells his friends he's going to basketball practice in "Devon Hope"?

2. Who "tries to act like he's not even interested in school, like there's no point in studying hard, or dreaming about tomorrow, or bothering to graduate" in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?

3. What does Sterling play every Sunday in church in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

4. 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"?

5. Who does Tyrone describe as "all hopped up about working on Broadway" in "Tyrone Bitting"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What similarities do Devon and Tanisha share?

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

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

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

5. What commentary does Tyrone contribute after Lupe reads "El Noche"?

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

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

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

9. How is Sterling different from the other characters in the narrative?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the characters of Chankara and Raul in the narrative. What motivations drive each of these characters?

Essay Topic 3

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

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