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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tom's reaction when men mention Louisa and Bob?
(a) He escapes to the woods.
(b) He becomes paranoid.
(c) He becomes violent.
(d) He begins to cry.

2. How is the flesh of the woman described in "Portrait in Georgia"?
(a) Wrinkled.
(b) Black.
(c) Shiny.
(d) Moist.

3. In "Calling Jesus," to what animal is the soul of the woman described compared?
(a) A bird.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) A fish.

4. How does Rhobert feel about his family?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He loves them.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He does not care about them.

5. What does the author visually contrast with the whitewashed streets of Washington in "Seventh Street"?
(a) Tar.
(b) Rum.
(c) Black skin.
(d) Blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the hair of the woman described compared to in "Portrait in Georgia"?

2. What effect does Dorris have on those around her?

3. Who is Paul's roommate?

4. In "Harvest Song," who does the speaker long to hear?

5. What will the speaker's feeling overpower in "Her Lips are Copper Wire"?

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