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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Libretto for the Republic of Liberia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Stokowski?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A painter.
(c) A composer.
(d) A doctor.

2. In the poem "Old House," whose ghost is not welcome?
(a) Lazurus's mouse.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Casper.
(d) Richard Wright.

3. What is the poem "The Man from Halicarnassus" about?
(a) French history.
(b) Freedom.
(c) A Man from Halicarnassus.
(d) Greek history.

4. How does the economist in "A Primer for Today" claim change occurs?
(a) Microeconomics.
(b) Foreclosure.
(c) Wealth and poverty.
(d) The stock market.

5. How does the poet describe the people that flock to America in "Rendezvous With America"?
(a) Great.
(b) Poor.
(c) Angry.
(d) Criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tolson hope for in the poem "A Song for Myself"?

2. What type of animal is featured in "The Bard of Addis Ababa"?

3. Where does the poem "The Bard of Addis Ababa" take place?

4. In "Tempo Primo," what black heroes are mentioned?

5. Who is the narrator's mother in "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia"?

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