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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sheila, p. 133 to Tyrone, p. 145.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Sterling's little brother suffering from when his mom prayed and he became better in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Measles.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) West Nile Virus.
(d) A broken leg.

2. Where does Janelle work as a tutor in "Janelle"?
(a) A private school.
(b) The high school.
(c) The public library.
(d) The middle school.

3. What does the author say is the "key that lets you into me" in "The Door"?
(a) "Your mouth."
(b) "Your ear."
(c) "Your eyes."
(d) "Your heart."

4. Who does Leslie claim "has the reputation for being a little touched in the head" in "Leslie Lucas"?
(a) Porscha Johnson.
(b) Tyrone Bittings.
(c) Gloria Martinez.
(d) Raul Ramirez.

5. In the poem "The Door," the author asks if the reader's heart is like what, too?
(a) A strawberry.
(b) An onion.
(c) A potato.
(d) A pineapple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the death of Porscha Johnson's mother in the narrative?

2. What church does Sterling say he attends in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

3. What does Sterling say everyone calls him in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

4. What is the last line of "The Door"?

5. Who does Judianne say every boy in school has a crush on in "Judianne Alexander"?

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