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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sheila, p. 133 to Tyrone, p. 145.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Private Puzzle," the author writes "But still I go on seeking an ____ slot to slip myself into."
(a) Secret.
(b) Angular.
(c) Dark.
(d) Invisible.

2. Whose walk does Sheila attempt to imitate in "Sheila"?
(a) Gloria's.
(b) Porscha's.
(c) Tanisha's.
(d) Amy's.

3. How old does the poet say he was when he looked to heaven in "Doubtless"?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 11.
(d) 15.

4. After reading his poem in class, Wesley is told by "Teach" that he still expects what from him in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone"?
(a) One hundred percent.
(b) Honesty.
(c) An essay.
(d) A perfect midterm.

5. Wesley says in "Wesley Bad Boy Boone" that if his friend "drops out and gets a J.O.B., he won't have any time to work on" what?
(a) His car.
(b) His painting.
(c) His songs.
(d) His degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tyrone say he had "figured him for a lightweight do-gooder who would last about five minutes in this neighborhood"?

2. Whose eye does Devon describe catching in the cafeteria line in "Devon"?

3. What "hangs on the wall" in the poem "The Door"?

4. How long ago did Steve's dad announce the family was moving in "Steve Ericson"?

5. Whose daughter does Amy envy in "Amy Moscowitz"?

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