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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. In "Attendance," the author writes, "Can't hop on the subway / without thinkin' of" what?

2. In the poem "Inside," the author writes [I] "feel you poke me / with the sharp tip of your" what?

3. What is one thing "these ladies know how to do" according to Tyrone in his commentary of "El Noche"?

4. Who does Devon say "hardly speaks, and he never hangs with any of the brothers I know" in "Devon Hope"?

5. How many brothers does Sterling S. Hughes have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who notices Devon's secret passion in "Devon Hope"? What does she do about it?

2. How does Diondra feel when her artwork is exposed in "Diondra"?

3. How is mirror imagery used symbolically in the narrative?

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

5. How does Janelle feel about performing poetry? What takes place when the students perform?

6. How does Lupe describe her home life in "Lupe"? What is the poem "Brown Hands" about?

7. What led up to the friendship between Leslie and Porscha in the narrative?

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

9. What is the premise of "Bronx Masquerade"? What story is related through the narrative?

10. How does Judianne describe herself in "Judianne Alexander"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the Harlem Renaissance. How does this era inspire the characters of "Bronx Masquerade"?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the metaphor and symbolism in the poem "Cocoon." How does this poem relate to the character of Janelle?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the imagery, structure and themes of "Black Box." How does the theme of judgment apply to the poem and to the narrative?

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