Locomotion Section 4

In "Just Nothing Poem" Lonnie's emotional state can best be described as:

• Fuming and moody

• Motivated and compliant

• Withdrawn and introverted

• Violent and sadistic

_____ no longer scares Lonnie because:

• Lightning; He is no longer sensitive to bright lights and not afraid of getting blinded

• Thunder; He's experienced something far worse--the loss of his parents.

• Rain; It's just water and the most it can do is get you soaking wet and a little bit sick.

• Snow; he likes to play in it when it's all fresh and white.

In "God Poem" Lonnie goes on the roof to ______

• To throw bottles; harrass Ms. Portia

• Finds his parents flickering in the stars; speak to them about Lili

• To read Lili's bible; waits for God to show himself.

• To clean the glass; fly pigeons with Todd.

In the poem: "All of a Sudden, the Poem" Lonnie shows that he:

• Can get physically violent and aggressive

• Be frustrated rather easily.

• Wants to get back at his teacher for making him feel dumb.

• Can learn to control his emotions when he writes.

Which of the following objects does Lonnie not mention in the poem "Hey Dog"?

• A shearling coat

• A red-eyed white pigeon

• A satellite dish and cable

• A red car

In "Occasional Poem" Lonnie initially wants to write about ______ but _______

• His birthday; He decided against writing about something happy when he is sad.

• His father's hat; He didn't want to get emotional at school.

• His sister Lili; Her new mama would not appreciate being in a poem.

• His Mama's funeral; Ms. Marcus arguing with Lamont knocks it out of his head.

In his latest Haiku Lonnie discusses:

• Being excited for Ms. Marcus to see his poems.

• Feeling vulnerable because Miss Edna read his book of poems.

• Dreading Ms. Marcus reading his poem book.

• Feeling uplifted because Miss Edna praised his writing skills.

Which of the following is a physical detail about LaTenya?

• She wears cowry shells in her braids

• Her hair is pinned up in a bun like Miss Edna's

• She has light green eyes and is a lefty like Lonnie

• She has one hoop earring to match Lonnie's single stud.

In the poem "Poetry Poem" Lonnie focuses:

• On all the good and bad experiences in his life.

• The craftsmanship of poetry including editing and revising.

• Lili's bible and how he is now willing to find God.

• Ms. Marcus and what makes her a good teacher.

Eric is in the hospital because he has ______ and Lonnie tries to avoid thinking about him by:

• Sickle-Cell Anemia; Letting the things he loves fill his head.

• Pneumonia; writing to his deceased parents and asking them for guidance.

• Leukemia; Writing a poem for one of Lamont's comic book sketches.

• Lupus; Making up jokes with Angel and Clyde.