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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. How long ago did Steve's dad announce the family was moving in "Steve Ericson"?

2. Where does Steve hope to attend college in "Steve Ericson"?

3. What did Amy get sick with and have to go to the hospital for two years ago in "Amy Moscowitz"?

4. Steve says that his mom still can't get past his wearing what in "Steve Ericson"?

5. How long has it been since Sheila's dad took over the pizza parlor from her uncle in "Sheila Gamberoni"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Raynard feel about schoolwork in "Raynard Patterson"?

2. What happens at the assembly at the end of the school year, as described by Tyrone?

3. What do each of the poets contribute to the poem "News at Five"?

4. What does Diondra's father become furious about in "Diondra"? What does she leave him in the hopes he will begin to understand her?

5. How are the characters of Sheila and Tanisha similar? How are they different?

6. How does Porscha describe gaining her reputation in "Porscha Johnson"?

7. What does Porscha's character represent symbolically in the narrative? How does her character relate to Chankara's?

8. What passion motivates Steve in "Steve Ericson"?

9. What metaphors does Janelle use in the poem "The Door"?

10. Where does Lupe say she wants to go to college in "Lupe"? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Identify and analyze religious allusion in the character of Sterling and in the poem "D-Train." How does faith play a role in Sterling's life and goals?

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