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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Steve Ericson, p. 114 to News at Five, p. 132.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Amy claims her name is like her how in "Amy Moscowitz"?
(a) Chubby.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Plain.
(d) Petite.

2. What does Wesley say his friend wants to be, but doesn't think he'll live long enough to achieve it in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) A hip-hop star.
(b) A football player.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A basketball player.

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

4. Where does Leslie say she grew up in "Leslie Lucas"?
(a) Westchester County.
(b) Humboldt County.
(c) Riverside County.
(d) King County.

5. What does Raynard say is his mother's favorite saying in "Raynard Patterson"?
(a) "Finish what you start."
(b) "Like a knife through butter."
(c) "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
(d) "Rise and shine."

Short Answer Questions

1. With what other girls did Tanisha Scott ask Mr. Ward if they could do a group project?

2. What poet does Tyrone say sounds a lot like rap in "Tyrone Bitting"?

3. Diondra wishes she were as bold as who in "Diondra Jordan"?

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

5. What does Mr. Ward tell Tyrone he plans to do with the videotape of the poems in "Tyrone"?

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