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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Libretto for the Republic of Liberia.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the economist in "A Primer for Today" claim change occurs?
(a) Microeconomics.
(b) The stock market.
(c) Foreclosure.
(d) Wealth and poverty.

3. What is culturally empty compared to Liberia according to "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia"?
(a) America.
(b) Asia.
(c) Europe.
(d) The theater.

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

5. What does the black man want in "Tempo Primo"?
(a) Justice.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Fame.
(d) A better tomorrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who fought in Halicarnassus?

2. In "Libretto for the Republic of Liberia," who is the narrator's brother?

3. In the poem "The Ballad of the Rattlesnake," what color is the man's dyed hair?

4. What does Tolson hope for in the poem "A Song for Myself"?

5. Who is La Guardia?

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