2. What is the purpose of “Dramatis Personae”?
(a) To give incite into the drama of the poems to come.
(b) To tell about the dramatic personalities in the poet's life.
(c) To introduce the poet.
(d) To introduce the characters in the collection of poems.

3. What do Sonya and Alfonso teach others in Central Square?
(a) Sign language.
(b) Dance.
(c) Russian.
(d) Puppetry.

4. How does Sonya die?
(a) By lethal injection.
(b) By firing squad.
(c) By suicide.
(d) By hanging.

5. Why does Alfonso say he is answerable in “Alfonso Stands Answerable”?
(a) He shoots an officer.
(b) He threatens his neighbors.
(c) He runs away down the street.
(d) He hides behind his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. “In As Soldiers March, Alfonso Covers the Boy’s Face with a Newspaper,” how many people watch as Sonya puts the now-dead Petya’s glasses back on his face?

2. In “Central Square,” those who are arrested are forced to walk how?

3. In “Alfonso Stands Answerable,” to whom is he answerable?

4. As Sonya shouts, and the townspeople see in her cry and gaping mouth, what does the poet say can be seen?

5. Sonya and Alfonso sneak through the city telling everyone to do what?

(see the answer key)

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