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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Of Men and Cities Poems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the poet of "The Traitor to France," what is a traitor?
(a) A loser.
(b) A hero.
(c) A thief.
(d) A smart person.

2. How does the geologist in "A Primer for Today" claim change occurs?
(a) The earth.
(b) The stars.
(c) The moon.
(d) The planets.

3. In "The Shift of Gears," what does the man fix?
(a) His motercycle.
(b) His bike.
(c) His boat.
(d) His car.

4. How do the black men respond to the farmer in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) They fear him.
(b) They kick him.
(c) They laugh at him.
(d) They hate him.

5. What crash does "Larghetto" assert black men were not involved in?
(a) Train.
(b) Bank.
(c) Stock market.
(d) Car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion is Louis Brandeis?

2. Who is Lin Yutang?

3. What does the poet think of Crispus Attucks?

4. What should separate the rose and the thorn in "The Unknown Soldier"?

5. What is the result in "Rendezvous With America," of the historic places the poet speaks of?

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