View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Diondra's father find laying out last night in "Diondra"?

2. Who does Amy say thinks she's so tough she doesn't need anyone in "Amy Moscowitz"?

3. Who does Sheila write must love puzzles in "Private Puzzle"?

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

5. Where did Lupe go on her date over the weekend in "Lupe"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Amy envious of in "Amy Moscowitz"? Who gives Amy advice about jealousy?

2. How does the character of Diondra view conditional and unconditional love?

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

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

5. From whose perspective is the "Epilogue" written? How is she described?

6. What commentary does Tyrone contribute after the reading of "Private Puzzle"?

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

8. What determination is expressed in "Doubtless"? How does this reflect Steve's life?

9. What is the subject of the poem "Self-Portrait: A Poem for My Father"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the symbolism and imagery in the poem "High Dive." What emotional sense does the poem exhibit?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and analyze alliteration and assonance in "Message to a Friend." How do these techniques create an aesthetic sound to the work?

Essay Topic 3

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 825 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample