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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Janelle Battle, p. 46 to Tyrone, p. 64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only person who knows that Diondra has been drawing since she was a child in "Diondra Jordan"?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Sheila.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Tanisha.

2. What famous music hall and theater where many black musicians and comedians started their careers is mentioned in "Long Live Langston"?
(a) Ford's Theatre.
(b) The Apollo.
(c) Broadway Theatre.
(d) Chicago Theatre.

3. Where does Devon sneak off to when he tells his friends he's going to basketball practice in "Devon Hope"?
(a) A park.
(b) The library.
(c) The police station.
(d) Church.

4. What is the name of the English teacher who encourages the students in the book?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Jones.
(c) Mr. Boone.
(d) Mr. Ward.

5. Leslie says in "Leslie Lucas" that if it weren't for her mom dying, she'd be back where with her friends?
(a) Ossining.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) New Jersey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?

2. Tyrone says that his dad didn't make it to what age because he was killed in a drive-by shooting in "Tyrone Bitting"?

3. What does Janelle say the kids call her behind her back in "Janelle Battle"?

4. Who does Judianne say she has "a thing for" in "Judianne Alexander"?

5. Diondra says that she likes drawing portraits in what medium in "Diondra Jordan"?

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