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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Devon, p. 82 to Tyrone, p. 101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author claim to be by way of metaphor in the poem "Inside"?
(a) A frog.
(b) A coconut.
(c) A tree.
(d) A tiger.

2. Who sends Lupe a note to ask if she's okay in "Lupe"?
(a) Leslie.
(b) Tyrone.
(c) Raul.
(d) Sheila.

3. In "El Noche," the author writes of the earth being hollow as a what?
(a) Flute.
(b) Bell.
(c) Tunnel.
(d) Coconut.

4. Who does Tanisha elect to draw portraits for a group project in "Tanisha Scott"?
(a) Gloria.
(b) Janelle.
(c) Diondra.
(d) Lupe.

5. What church does Sterling say he attends in "Sterling S. Hughes"?
(a) Al Hamid Mosque.
(b) First Baptist Church.
(c) First Church of Christ.
(d) The Mormon Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what subject did Tanisha Scott ask Mr. Ward if she and two other girls could do a group project?

2. What is the name of Gloria's baby?

3. What does Sterling say he wants to be in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

4. What famous music hall and theater where many black musicians and comedians started their careers is mentioned in "Long Live Langston"?

5. Whose poem does Janelle say she cannot get out of her head in "Janelle"?

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