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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are the parts of the poem "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia" broken up?
(a) By color.
(b) Alphabetically.
(c) Musical scales.
(d) Geographic region.

3. What is the purpose of the Warriors' ceremony in "The Idols of the Tribe"?
(a) Reward.
(b) Rejoice.
(c) Celebrate.
(d) Sacrifice.

4. What day is it in the poem "Rho"?
(a) Christmas.
(b) New Years Day.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Thanksgiving.

5. Who does the Golden Age occur with?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Warriors.
(c) God.
(d) Family.

6. What does the author think will prevail in "Tapestries of Time"?
(a) War.
(b) Tears.
(c) Hate.
(d) Freedom.

7. What war influences Tolson in "Tapestries of Time"?
(a) Vietnam War.
(b) Gulf War.
(c) WWII.
(d) Spanish American War.

8. What does the white god in "The Idols of the Tribe" eat?
(a) Frogs.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Tofu.
(d) Meat.

9. In "Tapestries of Time," what do the common people not dream about?
(a) Vacations.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Cars.
(d) Food.

10. What does the narrator in "Beta" claim you can explore art with?
(a) Your toes.
(b) Your tongue.
(c) Your elbows.
(d) Your hair.

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

12. Where is the art in "Beta"?
(a) In the sky.
(b) On the floor.
(c) In the city.
(d) On the walls.

13. What animal is in "A Long Head to a Round Head"?
(a) A cow.
(b) A dog.
(c) A lion.
(d) A camel.

14. Who is the poet laureate of Lenox Avenue in Harlem?
(a) The Curator.
(b) Mary James.
(c) Rufino Laughlin.
(d) Hideho Heights.

15. What artist did the Curator teach Black Diamond about?
(a) Monet.
(b) Van Gogh.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Rembrandt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia" dedicated to?

2. According to the narrator of "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia," who will God save the souls of?

3. What does "E.&O.E." stand for?

4. In "The Idols of the Tribe," how many points does a road meet at?

5. What happens to people who worship false idols in "The Idols of the Tribe"?

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