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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Woodcuts for Americana Poems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hurts the farmer's feet in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) The roots.
(b) His shoes.
(c) Stones.
(d) Nails.

2. Who does the farmer in "Old Man Michael" blame for his bad crops?
(a) The weather.
(b) His ex-wife.
(c) The workers.
(d) Coyotes.

3. How does the poet describe Michael in "Old Man Michael"?
(a) Frail.
(b) Strong.
(c) Cry-baby.
(d) Young.

4. How does the poet describe the people that flock to America in "Rendezvous With America"?
(a) Poor.
(b) Great.
(c) Angry.
(d) Criminal.

5. What does the poet of "Rendezvous With America" claim America will face?
(a) Challenges.
(b) A war with Russia.
(c) Great Wealth.
(d) 9/11.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is La Guardia?

2. How many historic places does Tolson plan to rendezvous at?

3. What is the result in "Rendezvous With America," of the historic places the poet speaks of?

4. Who are the white men mentioned in "Rendezvous With America"?

5. What is Frederick Douglas famous for being?

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