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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into how many pieces is the subject of the poem's heart broken in the poem entitled "Late Last Night"?

2. The woman within the poem "Madam and the Census Man" tells the census man not to write down what title on the census form?

3. At the end of the poem "Without the Benefit of Declaration," the speaker tells the mother in the poem not to take what action?

4. What word is used to describe the "eyes" (116) of terror in the poem entitled "Mississippi"?

5. To whom is the poem "Late Last Night" addressed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the appearance of the theme of redemption within the poem entitled "Life is Fine."

2. Discuss two examples of personification within the poem entitled "Georgia Dusk."

3. What is the most prominent literary device used within the poem entitled "To Be Somebody"?

4. To whom is the poem entitled "Late Last Night" addressed?

5. What does the speaker of the poem entitled "Junior Addict" suggest as the solution for the addiction problem in the subject?

6. In the poem that begins with three different interjections to do with "sorrow" and "pity" and "pain" (115), what type of eyes is terror said to have?

7. In what way is the theme of collectivism present within the poem entitled "To You"?

8. Discuss the way in which the theme of appearance versus reality appears within the poem entitled "Dinner Guest: Me."

9. What is the Existential viewpoint of the poem entitled "Advice"?

10. In what way is repetition utilized within the poem entitled "Song for Billie Holiday"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about the collection Vintage Hughes while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the collection’s treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the collection.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the collection entitled Vintage Hughes from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?

Essay Topic 3

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within the collection and what is Hughes’s message regarding these themes?

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