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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Idols of the Tribe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the poet compare the foundation of America to in "Larghetto"?
(a) An ocean.
(b) A house.
(c) A stream.
(d) A desert.

2. When does the town of fathers meet?
(a) September 8th.
(b) March 6th.
(c) July 4th.
(d) June 4th.

3. Where do the African warriors go in "The Idols of the Tribe"?
(a) Church.
(b) The field.
(c) Battle.
(d) The river.

4. Where does "The Shift of Gears" take place?
(a) A house.
(b) A yard.
(c) A school.
(d) A garage.

5. What did slaves do on slaves ships in "Lento Grave"?
(a) Wrote letters.
(b) Rowed.
(c) Wrote books.
(d) Sang.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Idols of the Tribe," what does the fool do?

2. Who does the man fight for in "The Furlough"?

3. What concept does the poem "Tempo Primo" discuss?

4. What is the purpose of the Warriors' ceremony in "The Idols of the Tribe"?

5. How does the poet assert in "Dark Symphony" that black slaves created a brotherhood?

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