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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lupe, p. 146 to Tyrone, p. 156.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sterling say he wants to be in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A science teacher.
(c) An auto mechanic.
(d) A police officer.

2. What does Janelle daydream as her last name in "Janelle Battle"?
(a) Smith.
(b) Reynolds.
(c) Hope.
(d) Martin.

3. Tanisha claims that she's so tired of people making a big deal over her good what in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) Hair.
(b) Brain.
(c) Skin.
(d) Nails.

4. What is the last comment about dreams in the poem "Doubtless"?
(a) "They come and go."
(b) "They're portable."
(c) "They are forgotten."
(d) "They are so powerful."

5. Who does Judianne say she has "a thing for" in "Judianne Alexander"?
(a) Wesley.
(b) Raynard.
(c) Tyrone.
(d) Steve.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "El Noche," the author writes of the earth being hollow as a what?

2. How old does the poet say he was when he looked to heaven in "Doubtless"?

3. The author describes painting a ribbon of what "on your windowsill" in "If"?

4. Who is listed as the author of "What's in a Name"?

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

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