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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Janelle daydream as her last name in "Janelle Battle"?

2. In "Leslie Lucas," Leslie claims she likes Sheryl Crow while the other kids at her school like who?

3. What has long been something of an "outsider" art form that exists somewhere outside the mainstream, having been conceived in the 1920s by African-Americans?

4. What color eyes does Tanisha Scott have?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What commentary does Tyrone contribute after Lupe reads "El Noche"?

2. How does Tyrone describe his life in "Tyrone Bittings"?

3. What motivations drive the character of Raul?

4. What similarities do Devon and Tanisha share?

5. How does Leslie describe her life in "Leslie Lucas"? Why doesn't she feel she fits in?

6. What led to Chankara's bruises in "Chankara Troupe"?

7. How is Sterling different from the other characters in the narrative?

8. How does Sterling describe himself in "Sterling S. Hughes"?

9. What inspires Devon to become open about his passions in "Devon"?

10. Who does Janelle have a crush on? How does she compare herself to this individual in "Janelle Battle"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the metaphors, similes and structural elements in the poem "Inside." What metaphor does Janelle use to describe her body?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of beauty in the narrative. What poems and characters center on physical beauty, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Identify and analyze alliteration and assonance in "Message to a Friend." How do these techniques create an aesthetic sound to the work?

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