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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Diondra Jordan p. 24 to Tyrone, p. 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Attendance," the author writes, "Can't hop on the subway / without thinkin' of" what?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Denver.

2. How tall is Diondra Jordan?
(a) 6'.
(b) 6'2".
(c) 5'9".
(d) 5'6".

3. In 1943, Langston Hughes began publishing stories about what character who was an everyday black man in Harlem and offered musings on topical issues of the day?
(a) Daniel P. Everybody.
(b) John Q. Public.
(c) Robert R. Average.
(d) Jesse B. Semple.

4. In the poem "If," the author writes "If I stood on tiptoe / reached up and sculpted / mountains from ____ / would you laugh out loud?"
(a) Stars.
(b) Clay.
(c) Concrete.
(d) Clouds.

5. What poet does Tyrone say sounds a lot like rap in "Tyrone Bitting"?
(a) Claude McKay.
(b) Dylan Thomas.
(c) Quincy Troupe.
(d) Walt Whitman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Devon claim everyone calls him in "Devon Hope"?

2. What refers to a famous time period in American history in which black writers, artists and musicians showcased their work in New York City?

3. In "Attendance," the author writes, "We are all here, / Leslie and Bad Boy, Lupe and" who?

4. Who "believes in praying for everybody and giving them the benefit of the doubt" according to Devon in "Devon Hope"?

5. What book does Janelle slip onto Devon's desk in "Devon Hope"?

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