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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 Wu Shang in "African China"?
(a) A shop owner.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A priest.
(d) A doctor.

2. What does the black man want in "Tempo Primo"?
(a) A better tomorrow.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Justice.
(d) Fame.

3. What is the man in "A Hamlet Rives Us" doing during the poem?
(a) Running.
(b) Grieving.
(c) Expressing joy.
(d) Dancing.

4. Who does the poet compare the people of Liberia to?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Lazarus.
(c) Satan.
(d) God.

5. What does time move on despite in "Tapestries of Time"?
(a) War.
(b) Racism.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is "Vesuvius" located?

2. How does the geologist in "A Primer for Today" claim change occurs?

3. In "Tapestries of Time," what do the common people not dream about?

4. Who does Tolson compare the mountain climber's plight to?

5. What hurts the farmer's feet in "Old Man Michael"?

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