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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. What does Raynard say has always come easier for him than words in "Raynard Patterson"?

2. What does Tyrone say Mr. Ward gave each of the students in the class in "Tyrone"?

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

4. What does Chankara shove into Porscha's mouth in "Porscha Johnson"?

5. Whose walk does Sheila attempt to imitate in "Sheila"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Sheila caught doing by Wesley in "Sheila"? What is her reaction?

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

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

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

9. How does Sheila explain her desire to change her name in "Sheila Gamberoni" and her poem?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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

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